Never doubt my weaseling abilities, Shadowhunter, for they are epic and memorable in their scope.

I wouldn't cut you out of my life Clary, any more than I would cut off my right hand and give it to someone as a Valentine's Day gift." Gross," said Clary. "Must you?" Simon grinned. "I must.

The way Magnus’ breath had sounded, rattling in his chest, before he’d said his father’s name.

Jem spoke with enormous care; talking to Will about anything personal was like trying not to startle away a wild animal.

Anyone that looked like that wouldn't need to tie up girls and imprison them in order to get them to marry him

Not everyone wants you all the time, Jace," he said. "Don't be ridiculous.

Jace laughed, that soft rich sound Clary loved so much. "I'm warning you, that jacket is sexy. The Institute could go up in sexy, sexy flames.