There are times when reality becomes too complex for oral communication. But legend gives it a form by which it pervades the whole world.

The fact is certain because it is impossible.

Egypt was the mother of magicians.

Disbelief in magic can force a poor soul into believing in government and business.

Everything that deceives does so by casting a spell.

I shall curse you with book and bell and candle.

To ensure the adoration of a theorem for any length of time, faith is not enough; a police force is needed as well.

The more enlightened our houses are, the more their walls ooze ghosts.

On no other stage are the scenes shifted with a swiftness so like magic as on the great stage of history when once the hour strikes.

Have you ever, looking up, seen a cloud like to a centaur, a leopard, a wolf, or a bull?

The fear of the Lord is true wisdom, and he who hath it not can in no way penetrate the true secrets of magic.

Nothing from nothing ever yet was born.

Any serious attempt to do anything worthwhile is ritualistic.