Amy

“When I found you, I didn’t know what I was finding,” Alec said. “Words about things that are beautiful and precious to me don’t come easily. You know that. You know me better than anyone.” He licked his dry lips. “And when one day people look back on me and what my life meant, I don’t want them to say, ‘Alec Lightwood fought in the Dark War’ or even ‘Alec Lightwood was Consul once.’ I want them to think, ‘Alec Lightwood loved one man so much he changed the world for him.’ ”
Magnus’s eyes shone bright as stars. He gazed at Alec with eyes full of joy, of a feeling so profound Alec felt humbled to be a part of it. “You know you’ve already changed the world for me.”
“Will you marry me?” Alec whispered. His heart was beating like a frantic bird’s wings. “Right now? Tonight?”
Magnus nodded wordlessly and pulled Alec to his feet. They wrapped their arms around each other, and Alec leaned up just that little bit, since Magnus was just that little bit taller, which he had always loved.
And they kissed for a long time.”
― Cassandra Clare, Queen of Air and Darkness

“I'm not a stranger," I said, and pointed to his book. "I read the same authors you do.”
― Lemony Snicket, When Did You See Her Last?

“No worries,” said Jaime. “I have written out a receipt.”

“He has not written out a receipt,” said Diego.

"I considered it," said Jaime.

"Sometimes it is not the thought that counts, little brother.”
― Cassandra Clare, Queen of Air and Darkness

“There is no better distraction in this world than losing oneself in books for awhile.”
― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Gold