Gregory Maguire Quotes

Remember this: Nothing is written in the stars. Not these stars, nor any others. No one controls your destiny.

Where I'm from, we believe in all sorts of things that aren't true... we call it history.

Books fall open, you fall in. When you climb out again, you're a bit larger than you used to be.

As long as people are going to call you lunatic anyway, why not get the benefit of it? It liberates you from convention.

There was much to hate in this world and too much to love.

I know you don't want to hear this but someone has to say it! You are out of control! I mean they're just shoes... let it go!

Because no retreat from the world can mask what is in your face.

Waking up was a daily cruelty, an affront, and she avoided it by not sleeping.

The wickedness of men is that their power breeds stupidity and blindness.

I shall pray for your soul,' promised Nessarose. I shall wait for your shoes,' Elphie answered.