

“There comes a turning point in intense physical struggle where one abandons oneself to a profligate usage of strength and bodily resources, ignoring the cost until the struggle is over. Women find this point in childbirth; Men in Battle. Past a certain point, you lose all fear of pain or injury. Life becomes very simple at that point; you will do what you are trying to do, or die in the attempt...”
― Outlander
― Outlander

“Sometimes, when I have to do something I don't want to do, I pretend I'm a character from a book. It's easier to know what they would do.”
― Clockwork Angel
― Clockwork Angel

“You’re seventeen,” Magnus said. “You can’t have wasted a life you’ve barely lived.”
― Clockwork Prince
― Clockwork Prince

“With God on your side, what does luck matter?”
― Clockwork Angel
― Clockwork Angel

“I don't want to be a man," said Jace. "I want to be an angst-ridden teenager who can't confront his own inner demons and takes it out verbally on other people instead."
"Well," said Luke, "you're doing a fantastic job.”
― City of Ashes
"Well," said Luke, "you're doing a fantastic job.”
― City of Ashes
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