I believe in good and evil," said Jem. "And I believe the soul is eternal. But I don't believe in the fiery pit, the pitchforks, or endless torment. I do not believe you can threaten people into goodness." Tessa looked at will. "What about you? What do you believe? "Pulvis et umbra sumus," said Will, not looking at her as he spoke. "I believe we are dust and shadows. What else is there?
Cassandra ClareThe letter I received said you had need of my particular talents, but I must confess that I have so many talents that I am not sure which one you require.
Cassandra ClareForever does not make loss forgettable, only bearable, Brother Zachariah to Clary Fray
Cassandra ClareI belong to you. You could do anything you wanted with me and I would let you. You could ask anything of me and I'd break myself trying to make you happy. My heart tells me this is the best and greatest feeling I have ever had.
Cassandra ClareWill you come with me? For I cannot wait to share the world with you, Jem. There is so much to see.
Cassandra ClareA great sadness welled up in Magnus at the sight of him. It was human to age and die, and Jem stood outside that humanity now, outside the light that burned so brightly and so briefly. It was cold outside that light and fire. No one had greater cause to know that cold than Magnus did.
Cassandra Clare