The only good Dorig is a dead Dorig. - Diana Wynne Jones

Vivian stared. Never had she seen a boy with such long hair! In fact, she had a vague notion that boys were born with their hair short back and sides and only girls had hair that grew long.

"One person ought to treat another person properly, even if the person's himself." "What a strange idea!" Mordion said.

I never said my wishes were supposed to do anyone any good, said the genie. In fact, I swore that they would always do as much harm as possible.