->''"Masha, listen to me. Cosmetics are an extension of the will. Why do you think all men paint themselves when they go to fight? […] When I streak my lips red as foxgloves, I say, Come here, male. I am your mate, and you will not deny me. When I pinch my cheeks and dust them with mother-of-pearl, I say, Death, keep off, I am your enemy, and you will not deny me. I say these things, and the world listens, Masha. Because my magic is as strong as an arm. I am never denied."''
-->-- '''Madame Lebedeva,''' a vila, in ''Literature/{{Deathless}}''

->''"I see no point in living if I can't be beautiful."''
-->-- '''Howl''' (just before [[DramaQueen summoning the spirits of darkness]]), ''Anime/HowlsMovingCastle''

->''"Love the person in the mirror before anyone else."''
-->-- '''Joan Pawtucket''', ''RI''

->''"Those crummy Rhynocs forced us to build a statue of the Sorceress. Then, after we built it, she complained it was too ugly! If you ask me, the statue is far prettier than she is."''
-->-- '''Pablo''', ''VideoGame/SpyroYearOfTheDragon''

->''"'''ENCHANTRESS''' is another word for 'seductress', only with more punch. The one assigned to your Tour will be very beautiful, with red or black hair and probably a startling bosom, all of it magically enhanced."''
-->-- ''Literature/TheToughGuideToFantasyland''
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