“But there was the mirror in which I would glimpse his handsome form, because mirrors don't lie about men, only women.”

“The thing about a mirror is this: The one who stares into it is condemned to consider the world from her own perspective.”

“To look into the mirror is to see the future, in blood and rubies.”

“Don't wish,"said Rain, "don't start. Wishing only...”

“There were a great many jokes about the disaster (house falling on and killing Wicked Witch of the East), naturally. "You can't hide from desinty, that house had her name on it" "That Nessarose, she was giving such a good speech about religious lessons, she really brought down the house!" "Everybody needs to grow up and leave home sometimes, but sometimes HOME DOESN'T LIKE IT." "What's the different between a shooting star and a falling house?" "One which is propitious grants delicious wishes, the other which is vicious squishes witches." "What's big, thick, makes the earth move, and wants to have its way with you?" "I don't know, but can you introduce me?”

“[after discussion about what evil is, a question asked to Elphaba on why she killed Madame Morrible]"Why did you do it?" asked the hostess with spirit.The Witch shrugged. "For fun? Maybe evil is an art form.”

“There's no need to hear gossip about government. It'll only give you gas.”