Alexander Lightwood Quotes

“He knew Alec enough by now to know the conflicting impulses that warred in him. He was conscientious, the kind of person who believed that the others around him were so much more important than he was, who already believed he was letting everybody down. And he was honest, the kind of person that was naturally open about all he felt and wanted. Alec's virtues had made a trap for him; these two good qualities had collided painfully. He felt he could not be honest without disappointing everyone he loved. It was a hideous conundrum for him. It was as if the world had been designed to make him unhappy.”
― Cassandra Clare, What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything

“Camille sighed dramatically. "The thing that you are too young to understand is that we all hide things. We hide them from our lovers because we wish to present our best selves, but also because if it is real love, we expect our loved one to simply understand it, without needing to ask. In a true partnership, the kind that lasts through the ages, there is an unspoken communion.”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Lost Souls

“ducking glass mole' - Alec Lightwood”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Bones

“Magnus asked. 'I'd say it was a pleasure to meet you, but it wasn't. Not that you aren't all fairly charming, and as for you-' He dropped a glittery wink at Alec, who looked astounded. 'Call me?' Alec blushed and stuttered and probably would have stood there all night if Jace hadn't grasped his elbow and hauled him toward the door”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Bones