353 Quotes by Diana Wynne Jones

In a way it was worth it, she thought, except that it was such a total waste.

People are wrong when they say things like, “I didn’t have time to think.” If you’re really worried, or really miserable, those feelings come welling up around the edges of the other things you’re doing, so that you are in the feelings even when you’re working hard at something else.

She was remorseless, but she lacked method.

Oh! Polly thought. Why aren't all girls locked up by law the year they turn fifteen? They do such stupid things!

Learn to drive?""Never," said Quentin. "My mission in life is to be a passenger.

When you grow up to be an author and write books, you'll think you're making the books up, but they'll all really be true, somewhere.

Howl pointed a shaky hand up toward the canopy of his bed. “That’s why I love spiders. ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try, again.’ I keep trying,” he said with great sadness. “But I brought it on myself by making a bargain some years ago, and I know I shall never be able to love anyone properly now.”The water running out of Howl’s eyes was definitely tears now.

Look at it! It's ginger! I shall have to hide until it's grown out! Despair! Anguish! Horror!

You owe me. You roasted my father.