But then...it used to be so simple, once upon a time. — Terry Pratchett

You can't go around building a better world for people. Only people can build a better world for people. Otherwise it's just a cage. (p. 305)

Magic's far too important to be used for rulin' people. (p. 316)

The footman, recognizing instantly the boundless bad manners of the well-bred, backed away quickly. (p. 262)