The soul is a magician. Only living flesh hampers it.

- Tanith Lee

Dawn rose from the desert and turned the river to wine.

- Tanith Lee

Maidens who stay maidens turn into saints. Old women become sorceresses. Tough jobs, both of these.

- Tanith Lee

Flat or round, there has always been hate in the world.

- Tanith Lee

I never know where I am going, though. That is part of what makes it so wonderful. And after all, who does?

- Tanith Lee

When I am fascinated by something, I like to play with it.

- Tanith Lee

I will draw you back to me. You shall see. By a chain of stars.

- Tanith Lee

Ecstasy and vulnerability belonged in the same dish. The fear the cup would be snatched away was what gave the wine its savor.

- Tanith Lee

It's lovely. I hate it.

- Tanith Lee