Ninety percent of most magic merely consists of knowing one extra fact.

“They think written words are even more powerful,’ whispered the toad. ‘They thi…”

“...true style comes from innate cunning and mendacity. You can’t buy it.”

“Whole new theories of money were growing here like mushrooms: in the dark and b…”

“But you ain't part of it, are you?" said Granny conversationally. "You try, but…”