The Proper Thing and Other Stories Quotes

“Only humans thought to take milk, mix it with other things, and leave it to get old in some unwatched corner, in some carefully guarded cave. Only humans decided to turn time into an ingredient.”
― Seanan McGuire, The Proper Thing and Other Stories

“Pickles are a surprisingly popular method of embodying magical ideals. Vinegar as well. I’ve met Japanese wizards who could do things with bean paste that would blow your mind…”
― Seanan McGuire, The Proper Thing and Other Stories