Wizards Quotes

“I don't like wizard stories all that much. Stories about witches are better, because witches are morally ambiguous and traditionally disempowered.”
― Sarah Rees Brennan, In Other Lands

“I have a little cabinet letter file on my desk that is just in front of me. I was thinking and wondering about a title for the story, and had settled on the ‘Wizard’ as part of it. My gaze was caught by the gilt letters on the three drawers of the cabinet. The first was A-G; the next drawer was labelled H-N; and on the last were the letters O-Z. And Oz it at once became.”
― L Frank Baum

“things change:
authors and wizards are not always to be trusted:
nobody can explain a dragon.”
― Ursula K. Le Guin, Tales from Earthsea

“I know what it's like to want better for someone than what they want for themselves. But sometimes you have to accept that some people are just the way they are and there's no saving them.”
― Jessica Clare, Go Hex Yourself

“Wizards! They talked too much and pinned spells down in books like butterflies but, worst of all, they thought theirs was the only magic worth practicing.”
― Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites

“When nowhere else in the world gave me positive messages about my femininity, Gandalf, Merlin, and, of course, Dumbledore, stepped in to save the day. They were my heroes. But more than that, they gave me a narrative of survival. All wizards were misunderstood as children. All wizards struggled to contend with their powers. All wizards had to go on a harrowing journey in order to find mentorship, support, and other people like them. And once they found that support, once they found a community that helped them learn to use their power for good, wizards were all-powerful. If they could be unstoppable, I knew I could be, too.”
― Jacob Tobia, Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story

“Lizards can’t pass through walls, but if we replace the L with a W, the goal might be attained.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, Song of a Nature Lover

“Right. A wizard’s only a priest without a god and a damp handshake,” said Granny.”
― Terry Pratchett, Lords And Ladies

“She doesn't really understand the difference between teachers and professors, except that professors know so much more than teachers. Professors are like wizards: they create the universe.”
― Seanan McGuire

“Our lives are not mapped, they are made.”
― Priya Ardis, Ever My Merlin

“I mean, can we take a second to talk about the impact that wizards had on my self-esteem and self-love?
... For whatever reason, we’ve decided as a Western culture that the only time a person assigned male at birth may dare to be effeminate is if they’re magical. Gandalf the Grey is the best example. He is a weird outcast from most of society who runs around wearing flowy robes and recruiting his friends to help him destroy a terrible, awful, simply atrocious ring. He suspiciously has no sexual partners or desire to date women, loves crystals and sparkly magic, and carries around a long staff with a big ol’ shiny rock on top.”
― Jacob Tobia, Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story

“Growing up, wizards were the closest things I had to role models. Where other characters used the brute strength of their masculine bodies to vanquish their foes, wizards used their wit, their spirit, and their magic. They didn’t need to be strong—they needed to be dedicated. They didn’t need to be brutal—they needed to be cunning. Where others fought with their fists, wizards fought with their passion.”
― Jacob Tobia, Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story

“When you listen to early Black Sabbath, you know that the main difference between them & you is that somebody bought them guitars and microphones. They're not smarter than you; they're not deeper than you; they're a fuck of a lot richer than you, but other than that, it's like listening to the inside of your own mind. So when they write songs, they sing about wizards. And witches. And robots.”
― John Darnielle, Master of Reality

“So is that a yes,' the sheriff asked.
Daniel held his breath. The lawsuit, the cost of bail, these were enough to push Clyde into the zone. The world stopped on Rita's next breath. A single assertion could end this mess--protective custody; the sheriff would shield Daniel from Clyde's wrath.
'No,' Rita said in a steady strong voice. 'My husband does not abuse us.'
The lie kicked Daniel as hard as Clyde's boot.”
― Edward Lazellari, Awakenings

“You have your aliens; I have my wizards; but most importantly, we have each other. Nothing, nor anyone, ever comes between that.”
― Dez Schwartz, Hunter

“Beside me, Matt reached for my barf bag with a green-tinged face. “These things are metal death contraptions.”

“Go find your own.” I swiped back the bag. As the plane pulled around to get in line for takeoff, I clutched the paper bag close.
”
― Priya Ardis, Gods of Merlin

“I'm Merlin the magician, and I come to you now at the turn of the tides." Kay stared openmouthed at this attempt at dramatic grandeur. "Well, that's Gandalf's line, but I had to try it at least once.”
― Amy Rose Capetta

“Nice robes," one said in a husky tone, and Merlin perked with delight. "You order those special?"
"They were made by the enchanted spiders of the Near Woods," Merlin said.
"Good for you," the woman said.”
― Amy Rose Capetta

“I tell you I want the room to look like a place I remember from Uni and immediately you think I’m a wizard?”
― Magan Vernon, Heired Lines

“I need a favor.”

I snorted. “What favor? You do remember that technically, we’re at war, right? Wizards versus vampires? Ring any bells?”

“If you like, you can pretend that I’m employing subversive tactics as part of a fiendishly elaborate ruse meant to manipulate you,” Thomas said.

“Good,” I said. “Cause if I went through all the trouble of starting a war and you didn’t want to participate, it would hurt my feelings .”
― Jim Butcher

“Mr. Bode piped, “Just to reiterate the specifics. We want the magical essence of the Quintet to reveal themselves through their spirit keys. So, Helloise, you can do half now and complete it at the height of the Taurunox so it has maximum effect. That should be just shy of ten when the students are enjoying their last dance.”

Mrs. Vee nodded, closed her eyes, and proffered her arm with the blue Obiscule in her palm.


Mr. Bode spoke again. 'Oh, and before you proceed, Helloise. I apologize for the inconvenience, but when we do identify the Blood Quintet, we will all be on bodyguard duty for the night at their homes just to ensure they're fine throughout the duration of the meteor shower."


Mrs. Vee huffed. “Rather annoying. But I guess I see the sense in it. I’ll be using my alternative form, however. Surely, that’s permitted in these…special circumstances.”

Mr. Bode glanced at Mr. Bruce, who nodded.

"Yes, you may morph,” Bode said. “But I warn… you may be subject to fierce attacks from the enemy. I say that to say that it is not my prerogative to tell you not to use forbidden spells."


Each of them nodded in agreement.

Mr. Bruce added. “Kat. You’re the most inexperienced here. If there’s anything you will need before the vigil then I’m sure you can approach any of us here. Yes?”

"Got it." Ms. Nash nodded, her fingers trembling under the table.


“Please proceed, Helloise,” Mr. Bruce ordered.


Mrs.Vee inhaled deeply before enunciating a melodious five-lined incantation that could pass for a nursery rhyme. Seconds later, her blue orb emitted five strands of flaccid, spaghettified blue light which fell down over her palm like a quintet of luminescent shoe-laces. Without warning, the light laces stiffened and shot off in different directions. The room glowed momentarily as the light inside the orb flickered like a flame in the wind. Finally, Mrs. Vee uttered a single word, pitching the room once more into semi-darkness.


“Done,” she said, sitting.

Mr. Bruce gave her a half-hearted clap. “Brilliant.”
― Asher Sharol, Bonds Of Chrome Magic

“Four magical islands surrounded the mainland of Wrenly. Primlox was ruled by the fairies. Hobsgrove was know as the island of wizards. The king's dragons roamed the island of Crestwood, and Burth belonged to the trolls.

All the islands were protected by the kingdom of wrenly, but each island was a smaller kingdom unto itself. King Caleb had to work very hard to keep the lands united. Sometimes there was trouble, but for now all was well.”
― Jordan Quinn, The Lost Stone

“I will kill you all!" Cried the unseen wizard.
The next sound from within the tower was a low panther's growl, and then the wizard's voice rang out again,
"I could be wrong!”
― R.A. Salvatore, Exile

“As a general rule, the type of work offered by wizards was more trouble than it was worth. When a mage wanted to hire an adventurer for something, it almost always meant things were going to get messy. Alexandra couldn’t count the number of stories she’d heard from other Guild members about wizard quests resulting in the hapless adventurer getting cursed, turned into something unpleasant, or worse still, catching a destiny.”
― Serena Silverlake, Filthy Fetch Quest

“His blade would never reach the wizard before another spell stopped him, for no sword could fly faster than words.”
― Randy Ellefson, The Ever Fiend

“When my aunt is like this, she’s impossible. No wonder Chicago burned in 1871. She was too stubborn to put out her fire spell then, and she’s too stubborn to get rid of the girl waiting in her study now.”
― Jessica Clare, Go Hex Yourself

“No, I’m not generally okay with exploding,” she told him. He raised an eyebrow. “Few are,” he said wistfully, as if he had personal experience in the matter.”
― Carrie Ryan, The Map to Everywhere

“Wees jezelf en de juiste mensen zullen je vinden”
― Maaike Blom, Vuur en Schaduw

“It used to be boys became wizards and girls became witches, but that's changed. Now it's all based on talent and personal choice.”
― Shel Danielson, The Bell Tower Ghosts and Other Stories

“Her favorite part was the end, the march though the field of poppies only to find that the wizard was nothing more than an old man with white hair.
Simon was always as disappointed as Dorothy by the revelation, that a wizard could turn out to be just a normal person.
But Ruby saw it differently: Normal people, it seemed, could be wizards.”
― Jennifer E. Smith, The Storm Makers