“REAL WITCHES dress in ordinary clothes and look very much like ordinary women.”
Roald Dahl
Why this quote resonates
This quote resonates because it turns a fairy tale idea upside down. We chose it for Halloween because it makes the witch of our imagination feel much closer to real life. Many fans first met this line as children, and it still gives a small shiver.
Meaning of the quote
This line comes from The Witches, Roald Dahl’s children’s book from 1983. The idea is that real witches do not wear pointy hats or black cloaks. They look like ordinary women, so you cannot spot them easily. The nuance is the warning. It is playful, but also a little scary, because anyone could be hiding a secret.
When people share this quote
We think this suits school reading events, children’s Halloween parties and posts from Dahl fans. It also works as a joke about a neighbour who looks a bit too normal. Readers who love a spooky twist may want to save it.
