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“I had never realized before how much you can take from someone by not allowing them the words they need to describe themselves.”
― Cassandra Clare, Lord of Shadows

“Evelyn has left us?" Dru's eyes were huge. "You mean she died?"

Magnus started to cough. “Of course not. She went to visit your great-aunt Marjorie, actually, in the countryside.”

“Is this like when the family dog dies and they say he’s living on a family now?” Kit asked, curious

It was Alec’s turn to choke. Kit strongly suspected he was laughing and trying not to show it.”
― Cassandra Clare, Lord of Shadows

“One of the challenges with pain—physical or psychic—is that we can really only approach it through metaphor. It can’t be represented the way a table or a body can. In some ways pain is the opposite of language.”
― John Green, Turtles All the Way Down

“The Herondales have always been famous for their good looks,” said Bridget, “but if you ask me, the Lightwoods are the more sexually charismatic of the bunch.” Alec spit out his tea. Magnus seemed to be keeping a straight face, but with an effort.”
― Cassandra Clare, Lord of Shadows