We're all to driven by materialism. Obsessed with success. With money. With trying to impress people who'll never be impressed.

— Sophie Kinsella

We’re on this planet for too short a time. And at the end of the day, what’s more important? Knowing that a few meaningless figures balanced—or knowing that you were the person you wanted to be?

— Sophie Kinsella

We're playing Scrabble. It's a nightmare."" Scrabble?" He sounds surprised. "Scrabble's great."" Not when you're playing with a family of geniuses, it's not. They all put words like 'iridium'. And I put 'pig'.

— Sophie Kinsella

When I shop, the world gets better, and the world is better, but then it's not, and I need to do it again.(Confessions of a Shopaholic-the movie)

— Sophie Kinsella

When I was your age, if a boy behaved badly, one simply scored his name out from one's dance card.(Sadie Lancaster - to Lara Linton)

— Sophie Kinsella

When the dog bites, when the bee stings... I simply remember I have a boyfriend and suddenly things don't seem quite so completely shit.

— Sophie Kinsella

When you read my texts, you saw a curt, miserable git. And you told me so. Maybe you're right. But you know what I saw when I read yours? - Sam No. And I don't want to know. - Poppy saw a girl who races to help others but doesn't help herself. And right now you need to help yourself. No one should walk up the aisle feeling inferior or in a different league or trying to be something they're not. - Sam

— Sophie Kinsella

Yes, contractions can be intense,' Nora continues. 'But your bodies are designed to handle it. And what you must remember is, it's a positive pain. I'm sure you'll both agree?' She looks over at Mum and Janice. POSITIVE?' Janice looks up, horrified. 'Ooh, no, dear. Mine was agony. 24 hours in the cruel summer heat. I wouldn't wish it on any of you poor girls.' But there are natural methods you can use,' Nora puts in quickly. 'I'm sure you found that rocking and changing position helped with the contractions. I wouldn't have said so,' Mum says kindly. Or a warm bath?' Nora suggests, smile tightening. A bath? Dear, when you're gripped by agony and wanting to die, a bath doesn't really help!' As I glance around the room I can see that all the girls' faces have frozen. Most of the men' too.

— Sophie Kinsella

You can Cut Back or you can Make More Money

— Sophie Kinsella

You can't even communicate in English. Real life is not a series of levels.

— Sophie Kinsella