Like letting spiders live because they eat mosquitoes, Clary thought. "So they're good enough to let live, good enough to make your food for you, good enough to flirt with-but not really good enough? I mean, not as good as people.
Cassandra ClareDon't sulk. For someone with all the grace and coordination of a pregnant wildebeest, you did great.
Cassandra ClareWhat would you prefer? 'What did the Count eat today, children? One helpless villager, two helpless villagers, three helpless villagers….
Cassandra Clare