Only mundanes say they're sorry when what they mean is "I share your grief,"' Jace observed.

Goodness," Tessa said to the back of his head. "If you keep seeing Six-Fingered Nigel like this, he'll expect you to declare your intentions.

Jocelyn recognized reading as a sacred pastime and usually wouldn't interrupt Clary in the middle of a book, even to yell at her.

And the answer is yes. I have loved you. I always have, and I always will.

We may not be all that bright, Jace said, but at least we are alive.

Hate is nothing when weighed against survival. (Valentine)

I guess you're coming as my date now." Simon shoved the phone into his pocket. "I'm secure enough in my masculinity to accept that," said Jordan. "We better get you something nice to wear, though," he called as Simon headed back into his room. "I want you to look pretty.