Book of Enchantments Quotes

“The young man is currently standing in the hallway, dripping on the handmade silk rug that the Emperor of the Indies presented to His Majesty's grandmother. He is insisting on speaking with His Majesty."

"It's a very ugly rug," Mendanbar said. "That's why we put it in the entry hall.”
― Patricia C. Wrede, Book of Enchantments: Ten Witty Fantasy Tales About Queens, Magic, and Wolves for Children

“She said that time and death are the greatest enemies all of us must face, and the only weapon stronger than they are is love.”
― Patricia C. Wrede, Book of Enchantments: Ten Witty Fantasy Tales About Queens, Magic, and Wolves for Children

“I refuse to let him hire a princess in disguise who's hoping to sneak into the next ball wearing a dress as shining as the stars so that Daystar will fall in love with her. Princesses are very persuasive, but most of them aren't much use in the kitchen."

Daystar blinked. "But Mother, we hardly ever have balls. And I really don't think I'd fall in love with someone just because she was wearing a fancy dress."

"Try and convince a princess of that.”
― Patricia C. Wrede, Book of Enchantments: Ten Witty Fantasy Tales About Queens, Magic, and Wolves for Children

“I'm not going to dress in velvet robes with ermine trim when I'm spending the day hanging pictures and cleaning out the attic in the South Tower, no matter how much Willin would like it," Mendanbar said firmly.”
― Patricia C. Wrede, Book of Enchantments: Ten Witty Fantasy Tales About Queens, Magic, and Wolves for Children