72 Howl’s Moving Castle Quotes to Explore Hayao Miyazaki’s Imagination

When Sophie stumbles upon her worst misfortune, she finds herself several years older than she is. Thanks to the Witch of the Waste, she must embark on a quest to return to her youthful body, and on her journey, she knows more about herself.

"Howl's Moving Castle" is a fictional animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It revolves around Sophie, a hat shop apprentice whose encounter with the Witch of the Waste leaves her looking like an old woman. While looking to cure her condition, Sophie finds a magical moving castle owned by the enigmatic wizard, Howl.

She bravely takes residence in the castle, joining the household as a cleaning lady, and becomes close to the other peculiar members, including a fire demon named Calcifer. Soon, Sophie learns more about the Howl and his struggle to defend his kingdom. Without expecting it, Sophie finds herself amidst a web of magic and loyalty to her new home.

As the film progresses, Sophie's relationship with the Howl grows. She also learns many lessons, including self-worth, courage, acceptance, and, most significantly, the power of love.

Sophie's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "Whatever you don't want me to clean, better hide it now!" | Source: AmoDays

'Howl's Moving Castle' Quotes from Sophie

"Interesting things did seem to happen but always to somebody else." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I know where I am! I'm in Howl's childhood!" – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"It's all so familiar, yet I know I've never been here before. I feel so at home." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"What a dump. When I think of castles, it's not what I picture." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Whatever you don't want me to clean, better hide it now!" – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Sophie's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "Do you know what Madame Suliman said? She said that Howl's heart was stolen by a demon. Tell me now, what do you know?" | Source: AmoDays

"Don't worry, old thing." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"'You look quite healthy. Besides, this is much more like you than you really are." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I can't do this! Why'd you make me come here if you were coming yourself?" – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Do you know what Madame Suliman said? She said that Howl's heart was stolen by a demon. Tell me now, what do you know?" – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Sophie's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "All right Calcifer, let's get cooking." | Source: AmoDays

"Oh, confound that gray-and-scarlet suit! I refuse to believe that I was the one that caught with it." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"They say the best blaze burns brightest when circumstances are at their worst." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"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, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I'm sure Howl won't eat the heart of a shriveled old lady like me." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"All right, Calcifer, let's get cooking." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Sophie's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "I'm the worst kind of witch ever. The kind that cleans." | Source: AmoDays

"When you're old, all you want to do is stare at the scenery. It's so strange. I've never felt so peaceful before." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"It was a pleasure meeting you, even if you are my least favorite vegetable! Take care, Turniphead!" – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Why do you get so cold when you're old? I'm fatter than ever, and yet the wind blows right through me!" – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I'm the worst kind of witch ever. The kind that cleans." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"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, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Sophie's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "Howl, why is the Witch of the Wastes trying to hunt you down?" | Source: AmoDays

"A fire demon. Well, then you should be able to break my curse." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I wonder what Howl disguised himself as? Surely not a crow. Can't be a pigeon, he's too flamboyant for that." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Your head's like a turnip. I've always hated turnips ever since I was little. Well, at least you're not upside down now. So long." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Howl, why is the Witch of the Wastes trying to hunt you down?" – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Sophie's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "I missed you too, Calfifer." | Source: AmoDays

"I could cut a star of paper and drop it." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"A heart's a heavy burden." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"If I give Howl back his heart, what will happen to you?." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I missed you too, Calfifer." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I knew that living happily ever after with Howl would make a good deal more eventful than any story made it sound, though she was determined to try." – Sophie, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Howl's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "I give up. I see no point in living if I can't be beautiful." | Source: AmoDays

Howl's Moving Castle Quotes from Howl

"Where to? I'll be your escort for this evening." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"That can't be good for the table." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

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

"It's amazing the way one can a step ten and a half miles long and still always land in a cowpat." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I give up. I see no point in living if I can't be beautiful." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Howl's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "Don't be alarmed but I'm being followed." | Source: AmoDays

"Knowing you'd be there gave me the courage to show up…you saved me, Sophie. I was in big trouble back there." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"After the war, they won't recall they ever were human." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Here you are, sweetheart. Sorry, I'm late. I was looking everywhere for you!." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Looks like we have another addition to the family. Hmmm, you've got quite a nasty spell on you, too, huh? Seems everyone in this family's got problems." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Howl's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "She was once quite beautiful, so I decided to pursue her, then I realized she wasn't, so then, as usual, I ran away." | Source: AmoDays

"Don't be alarmed, but I'm being followed." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"See that new color on the dial? There's a new portal. It's a present for you. Come see." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"This charm will guarantee your safe return. Don't worry; I'll follow behind you in disguise. Now off you go." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"She was once quite beautiful, so I decided to pursue her, then I realized she wasn't, so then, as usual, I ran away." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Howl's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "This war is terrible, they bomb from the southern coast to the northern border. It's all in flames now." | Source: AmoDays

"You're wearing that hat? After all the magic I used to make your dress pretty?" – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Sophie! Sophie! You're beautiful!" – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"He's calling the spirits of darkness. I saw him do this once before when a girl dumped him!." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"The Witch of the Waste and Madame Sulliman's dog at my table? What possessed you to let them in my house." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Why did you pretend to run away? To deceive the Witch? 'Not likely!' Howl yelled. I'm a coward. The only way I can do something this frightening is to tell myself I'm not doing it!" – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Howl's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "I feel terrible like there's a weight on my chest." | Source: AmoDays

"This war is terrible; they bomb from the southern coast to the northern border. It's all in flames now." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"You who swallowed a falling star, 'O heartless man, your heart shall soon be mine." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Sorry, I've had enough of running away, Sophie. Now, I've got something I want to protect. It's you." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Yes, you are Nosy. You're dreadfully Nosy, Horribly Bossy, Appallingly clean old mean. Control yourself. You're victimizing us all." – Howl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

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

Calcifer's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "I didn't let them in here! Sophie crash-landed her plane into my face!" | Source: AmoDays

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

Howl's Moving Castle Quotes from Calcifer, Witch of the Waste, and Other Characters

"Nobody's safe in a wizard's house." – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I don't cook! I'm a scary and powerful fire demon." – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I didn't let them in here! Sophie crash-landed her plane into my face!" – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Calcifer's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "Of course I am! No one else does any work around here." | Source: AmoDays

"Here's another curse: may all your bacon burn." – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Those wizards are going to regret doing that. They'll never change back into humans." – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Yeah, I kinda missed you guys, and it looks like it's gonna rain." – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"I'm so sorry, but that would be confidential information." – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Of course I am! No one else does any work around here." – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Prince Justin's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "One thing you can always count on is that hearts change." | Source: AmoDays

"You shouldn't keep flying around like that. Soon you won't be able to turn back into a human." – Calcifer, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"It looks like your true love is in love with someone else!" – Witch of the Waste, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"That boy is extremely dangerous. His powers are far too great for someone without a heart." – Madame Suliman, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"One thing you can always count on is that hearts change." – Prince Justin, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Markl's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "Save my room for last, OK?" | Source: AmoDays

"He's calling the spirits of darkness… I saw him do this once before when a girl dumped him!" – Markl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

"Save my room for last, OK?" – Markl, "Howl's Moving Castle"

Sophie's quote in "Howl's Moving Castle:" "A fire demon. Well, then you should be able to break my curse." | Source: AmoDays

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