Clary- "How to Come Out to Your Parents," she read out loud. "LUKE. Don't be ridiculous. Simon's not gay, he's a vampire.

For that was love, wasnt it--to burn bright in someone else's eyes?

I know you feel inhuman, and as if you are set apart, away from life and love, but... I promise you, the right man won't care.

Clary, you're an artist, like your mother. That means you see the world in ways that other people don't. It's your gift, to see the beauty and the horror in ordinary things. It doesn't make you crazy — just different. There's nothing wrong with being different.

[Jem] 'It will help you sleep.' 'All I’ve been doing is sleeping!' [Tessa] 'And very amusing it is to watch, said Jem. 'Did you know you twitch your nose when you sleep, like a rabbit?' 'I do not,' she said, with a whispered laugh. 'You do,' he said. 'Fortunately, I like rabbits.

Also, I'm sleeping with your mom. Just thought you should know.

You have to give everyone ugly motives for everything they do, because ugly motives are all you understand.