And I don’t see how Sebastian can be all that fond of Jace, either. He was horribly jealous of him all his life. He thought Jace was Valentine’s favorite,” added Clary. “Not to mention,” Magnus noted, “that Jace killed him. That would put anyone off.

Some secrets, she thought, were better told; some were better left the burden of the carrier, that they might not cause pain to others.

I get a lot of inspiration from research in mythology and folklore, I find that stories people told each other thousands of years ago are still relevant now.

You cannot reduce the situation to worm jokes, Will. This is Gabriel and Gideon’s father we’re discussing.” “We’re not just discussing him; we’re chasing him through an ornamental sculpture garden because he’s turned into a worm.

Do you ever feel like screaming?' Clary asked him [Jace]. 'Some of the time.

How are you feeling?" "Like someone massaged me with a cheese grater." -Clary & Simon, pg.297-

In all the world, you are what I love the most.