Tact is just lying for adults.

Somebody's girlfriend," she said. "Somebody's sister, somebody's daughter. All these things I never knew I was before, and I still don't really know what I am.

i would say it was nice to meet you, but the fact is it wasnt. in fact, it was quite awkward.

Oh, its big enough,” he said patronizingly, “but somehow I was expecting…you know.” He gestured with his hands, indicating something roughly the size of a house cat. “It’s the Mortal Cup, Jace, not the Mortal Toilet Bowl,” said Isabelle. -Jace & Isabelle, pg.349-

I've never seen anyone get so excited over books before. You'd think they were diamonds.

Yech," said Simon. "Don't 'yech' me. You're the one with the magical spit.

I love your name. I love the sound of it