In the Company of Witches Quotes

“That was the thing about grief I had come to know so well. It was always too much. The loss always too big. The pain always takes up too much space. It takes all the room you have until there is nothing left, and then it takes even more.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“This is one of my favorites. I have tasted fall, it is a warm cup of tea, too quickly it cools.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“there was something a bit magical about the silence of a room filled with books.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“Brynn, sometimes the sun lifts you up, sometimes the clouds bring you down, but if you’re a smart witch, you’ll ignore all that and ride the wind.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“Spilled milk may not be a big deal, but spilled potions were never advisable.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“Seriously? You’re telling me I finally get this close to seeing some magic.” She pinched her fingers in the air. “And my witch is a dud?” I blinked. Dud seemed a little harsh.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“I had so many things I needed to do, but feeding the cat breakfast definitely came first.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“It’s the perfect fall night to be snug inside by the fire.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“it’s hard—almost impossible really—to ever fully know someone. One person’s monster is another person’s angel.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“I always felt she had just a touch of magic to her. Many people did. Their abilities usually manifested in a talent of some sort.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“sometimes the sun lifts you up, sometimes the clouds bring you down, but if you’re a smart witch, you’ll ignore all that and ride the wind.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“And now that I am calm, I would simply like to speak with the officers.” “Okay.” “See for myself what it is they are doing.” “Right. Of course.” “Maybe ask a few questions.” “I completely understand.” “So, you’ll let me out of my room?” “Absolutely not.” “I will string you all up by your fingernails!” And there it was.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“That’s right, we were going to look at the toad’s poop. In the dark.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“It’s not that I don’t think they can handle what I’m feeling.” I looked up at the sky. The cloud Gideon created blocked the stars. “It’s me. I’m the one who can’t handle it.” “You can,” he said, his voice uncharacteristically firm. “I know you don’t believe that, but it’s true. And it’s time you started wanting more for yourself than mere existence.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“The uneven surface forced me to slow down, but the autumn view was enough to keep my spirits up. The leaves of the tall maples on either side of the road had changed from green to gold, and every turn of my bike’s wheels sent grasshoppers flying into the air, while late monarchs fluttered about. After a minute or two of pedaling, I spotted the orchard. My eyes trailed over the rows of apple trees lining the gently sloped hills. There was a red barn cheerfully nestled in the midst, and beyond that, a stone farmhouse with neat white fencing.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“Enchantments and conjurations. Spells and incantations. Divinations and charms. All the hocus-pocus old wives used to speak of in hushed tones by the fire. My aunts could do all of those things. They could do them because they were witches. I was too. Or at least I used to be.”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches

“Most witches had a minor problem with collecting,”
― Auralee Wallace, In the Company of Witches