“One does silly things when one is twelve.”

“I know how you are with your words, and, Will- I love all of them. Every word you say. The silly ones, the mad ones, the beautiful ones, and the ones that are only for me. I love them, and I love you." - Tessa Gray”

“One does no question miracles, or complain that they are no constructed perfectly to one's liking.”

“One does not greet the Queen of the Seelie Court with the barbarous human 'hello'...”

“One thing you'll learn as you get older, Simon, is that when people tell you something unpleasant about themselves, it's usually true.”

“When you find a man you wish to marry, Tessa, remember this: You will know what kind of man he is not by the things he says, but by the things he does.”

“That demon woman you were lounging with on the divan,” said Will. “Would you call her a friend, or more of a business associate?” Benedict’s dark eyes hardened. “Insolent puppy—” “Oh, I’d say she was a friend,” said Tessa. “One doesn’t usually let one’s business associates lick one’s face. Although I could be wrong. What do I know about these things? I’m only a silly woman.”