43 ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Quotes: Break Curses with This Miyazaki Masterpiece

"Howls Moving Castle" is a Hayao Miyazaki adaptation of a book of the same name, written by Diana Wynne Jones. Jump into this magical world by reading 43 quotes from the many interesting characters.

A teen girl named Sophie finds herself cursed by the Witch of the Waste, which has turned her into an older woman. Her solution lies within a walking castle owned by a wizard called Howl, who is rumored to devour the hearts of young girls.

In this castle, she makes a deal with Calcifer, who resides and powers the castle as a fire demon, to help break the curse. However, there is more to Calcifer and Howl than Sophie first realizes. Read 43 quotes from the many characters in yet another one of Hayao Miyazaki's anime masterpieces.

Howl’s quote: “Now I’ve got something I want to protect. It’s you.” | Source: AmoDays

Howl’s Quotes

"Wow, Sophie, your hair looks just like starlight. It's beautiful." — Howl

"I feel terrible, like there's a weight on my chest." — Howl

"Sophie! Sophie! You're beautiful!" — Howl

“Now I’ve got something I want to protect. It’s you.” — Howl

“You’re wearing that hat? After all the magic I used to make your dress pretty?” – Howl

"It can't be good for the table." — Howl

Howl’s quote: ”You who swallowed a falling star, ‘O heartless man, your heart shall soon be mine.” | Source: AmoDays

“See that new color on the dial? There’s a new portal. It’s a present for you. Come see.” — Howl

"I'm just setting things up so all of you can live a comfortable life, Sophie." — Howl

”You who swallowed a falling star, ‘O heartless man, your heart shall soon be mine.” — Howl

“After the war, they won’t recall they ever were human.” — Howl

"Seems everyone in this family's got problems." — Howl

Howl’s quote: “After the war, they won’t recall they ever were human.” | Source: AmoDays

“I give up. I see no point in living if I can’t be beautiful.” — Howl

Sophie’s Quotes

“What a dump. When I think of castles, it’s not what I picture.” — Sophie

"It's not easy being old." — Sophie

"It's...you're scaring me. I have this weird feeling you're going to leave. Howl, tell me what's going on! Please. I don't care if you're a monster." — Sophie

“I missed you too, Calcifer.” — Sophie

Sophie’s quote: “Well, the nice thing about being old is you’ve got nothing much to lose.” | Source: AmoDays

"So you are going away. Please, Howl. I know I can be of help to you, even though I'm not pretty and all I'm good at is cleaning." — Sophie

"This isn't so bad now, is it? You're still in good shape, and your clothes finally suit you." — Sophie

“A heart burns like a blue flame.” — Sophie

“Well, the nice thing about being old is you’ve got nothing much to lose.” — Sophie

"Let's run! Don't fight them, Howl!" — Sophie

Sophie’s quote: “A heart burns like a blue flame.” | Source: AmoDays

”They say the best blaze burns brightest when circumstances are at their worst.” — Sophie

"A heart's a heavy burden." — Sophie

“I can’t do this! Why’d you make me come here if you were coming yourself?” — Sophie

"I know where I am! I'm in Howl's childhood!" — Sophie

“I wonder what Howl disguised himself as? Surely not a crow. Can’t be a pigeon, He’s too flamboyant for that.” — Sophie

Sophie's quote: ”They say the best blaze burns brightest when circumstances are at their worst.” | Source: AmoDays

Calcifer’s Quotes

"Yeah, but no one really believes that. Come on, let's be honest." — Calcifer

”Here’s another curse: may all your bacon burn.” — Calcifer

"Yeah, I kinda missed you guys, and it looks like it's gonna rain." — Calcifer

"I'll be okay if you do it, I think. I mean, you dumped water on me and Howl and we both survived." — Calcifer

Calcifer’s quote: ”Here’s another curse: may all your bacon burn.” | Source: AmoDays

“Of course I am! No one else does any work around here.” — Calcifer

“I didn’t let them in here! Sophie crash landed her plane into my face!” — Calcifer

“I don’t cook! I’m a scary and powerful fire demon!” — Calcifer

"I can't stand the fire and gunpowder. those dopey guys have absolutely no manners." — Calcifer

More ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Quotes

"Of course he did, he was trying to steal your heart. You were so lucky Sophie, if that wizard were Howl, he would have eaten it." — Letti

Calcifer’s quote: “I don’t cook! I’m a scary and powerful fire demon!” | Source: AmoDays

“What's going on? Someone just told me you floated down into our balcony!” — Letti

“His powers are far too great for someone without a heart.” — Madame Suliman

Letti’s quote: “What's going on? Someone just told me you floated down into our balcony!” | Source: AmoDays

“It looks like your true love is in love with someone else!” — Witch Of The Waste

“He’s calling the spirits of darkness…I saw him do this once before when a girl dumped him!” — Markl

“Save my room for last, OK?” — Markl

Madame Sulimani’s quote: "His powers are far too great for someone without a heart.” | Source: AmoDays

Some well-known performers dubbed this film's characters, such as Christian Bale, Josh Hutcherson, and Blythe Danner.

Many celebrities have voiced characters in other Miyazaki films, including Kirsten Dunst in "Kiki's Delivery Service," John Krasinski in "The Wind Rises," and Cate Blanchett in "Ponyo."

Find out more about "Ponyo" by reading 22 quotes from the masterful Studio Ghibli film.