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Susanna Clarke Quotes about Magic

Magic, madam, is like wine and, if you are not used to it, it will make you drunk.

Susanna Clarke (2009). “The Ladies of Grace Adieu: and Other Stories”, p.24, A&C Black

He hardly ever spoke of magic, and when he did it was like a history lesson and no one could bear to listen to him.

Susanna Clarke (2009). “Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell”, p.75, Bloomsbury Publishing

I know magicians and I know magic and I say this: all magicians lie and this one more than most.

Susanna Clarke (2009). “Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell”, p.234, Bloomsbury Publishing