A Pair Of Werewolves Occupied Another Booth. They Were Eating Raw Shanks Of Lamb And Arguing About Who Would Win In A Fight: Dumbledore From Harry Potter Books Or Magnus Bane. "dumbledore Would Totally Win," Said The First One. "he Has The Badass Killing Curse." The Second Lycanthrope Made A Trenchant Point. "but Dumbledore Isn't Real." "i Don't Think Magnus Bane Is Real Either," Scoffed The First. "have You Ever Met Him?" "this Is So Weird," Said Clary, Slinking Down In Her Seat. "are You Listening To Them?" "no. It's Rude To Eavesdrop," Said Jace.

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Nicely Done, Brother," Said Gabriel From The Bed, Blinking Sleepy Green Eyes At Gideon. Gideon Threw A Scone At Him.

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Eye

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He’s Not Feeling Well,” Clary Said, Catching At Simon’s Wrist. “we’re Going.” “no,” Simon Said. “no, I — I Need To Talk To Him. To The Inquisitor." Robert Reached Into His Jacket And Drew Out A Crucifix. Clary Stared In Shock As He Held It Up Between Himself And Simon. “i Speak To The Night’s Children Council Representative, Or To The Head Of The New York Clan,” He Said. “not To Any Vampire Who Comes To Knock At My Door —“ Simon Reached Out And Plucked The Cross Out Of Robert’s Hand. “wrong Religion,” He Said.

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Magnus Got To His Feet. “i Do Believe That's My Cue To Leave As Well,” He Said. Clary Noticed He Was Avoiding Looking At Alec. “i'd Say It's Been Nice Meeting You All, But, In Fact, It Hasn't. It's Been Quite Awkward, And Frankly, The Next Time I See A Single One Of You Will Be Far Too Soon.

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Thinking

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Fallen Angels

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Poor You, You Have Two Cute Girls Vying For Your Love. Your Life Is Hard.

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I Will Still Be In Some Part The Jem You Knew, And I Will See You With The Eyes Of My Heart.

Eye

Heart

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Heart

Knowing

May

Does She Still Love You?" "i Don't Think So," Magnus Said Dryly. "she Wasn't Very Pleasant The Last Time I Saw Her. Of Course, That Could Be Because I've Got An Eighteen Year-old Boyfriend With A Stamina Rune And She Doesn't." Alec Sputtered. "as The Person Being Objectified, I ... Object To That Description Of Me.

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The Young Man Who Appeared At The Mouth Of The Alley Was Pale In The Lamplight—paler Even Than He Usually Was, Which Was Quite Pale Indeed.

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Sleep

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Llamas

Malachi Scowled. "i Don't Remember The Clave Inviting You Into The Glass City, Magnus Bane." "they Didn't," Magnus Said. "your Wards Are Down." "really?" The Consul's Voice Dripped Sarcasm. "i Hadn't Noticed." Magnus Looked Concerned. "that's Terrible. Someone Should Have Told You." He Glanced At Luke. "tell Him The Wards Are Down.

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Sarcasm

Should Have

They Kind Of Look Like Evil Lawn Gnomes

Evil

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade, And Then Throw It In The Face Of The Person Who Gave You The Lemons Until They Give You The Oranges You Originally Asked For.

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She Seemed Shy, Yet All Her Attention Was Focused On Magnus, As If He Were The Most Fascinating Thing She Had Ever Seen. There Was No Man Who Did Not Want To See Himself Reflected Like That In A Beautiful Girl's Eyes.

Beautiful

Girl

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Miracle

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Complaining

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Thinking

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Kind

It's Too Late," She Said. "don't Say That." His Voice Was Half A Whisper. "i Love You, Tessa. I Love You.

Love You

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There Were Some Memories, Though, That Never Faded.

Memories

Faded

Magnus Raised His Hands Above His Head And Clapped Once. The Room Flooded With Light. "you See? You Think That Would Be Possible Without Magic? "actually," Replied Simon, "it Is. If You Watched Infomercials You'd Know That.

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Tessa Exhaled. She Hadn't Realized That She Had Been Holding Her Breath Until That Moment. Will Must Have Heard Her, For He Raised His Head And His Gaze Met Hers Across The Clearing. Something In It Made Her Look Away. Agony Stripped So Raw Was Not Meant For Her Eyes.

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Will Looked Horrified. "what Kind Of Monster Could Possibly Hate Chocolate?

Hate

Healing

Chocolate

“ It’ S A Lot To Process,” She Said. “ What Sebastian Said, What Happened Last Night, Everything. I Need To Sleep, But I’ M Too Keyed Up. When I Was Young And I Couldn’ T Sleep, My Mother Used To Read To Me To Relax Me.” “ A Nd I Remind You Of Your Mother Now? I Have Got To Look Into A Manlier Cologne

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Night

What Do You Want?" Jace Shrugged. "clothes Mostly, Some Weapons." Sebastion Shook His Head. "too Dangerous. We Need To Get In And Out Fast. Only Emergency Items." "my Favourite Jacket Is An Emergency Item," Jace Said. It Was So Much Like Hearing Him Talk To Alec, To Any Of His Friends. "much Like Myself, It Is Both Snuggly And Fashionable.

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Needs

Want

I Can't Believe He Didn't Have The Dignity And Presence Of Mind Just To Get Drunk And Pass Out In Some Gutter," Said Jace. "i Must Say, I'm Disappointed In The Little Fellow.

Believe

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Drunk

I Want My People To Be Protected, Strong, And Not To Be Driven Into Corners Until They Either Become Killers Or Are Killed!

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Tessa Touched His Wrist Lightly With Her Hand. "be Brave," She Said. "it's Not A Duck, Is It?

Hands

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You’re In My Bones And My Blood And My Heart,” He Said. “i’d Have To Tear Myself Open To Let You Go.

Heart

Blood

Tears

As The Carriage Whipped Forward, They Passed The Alley She Had Spent So Many Days Staring At—it Was There, And Then Gone As They Careened Around A Corner, Nearly Knocking Over A Costermonger Pushing A Donkey Cart Piled High With New Potatoes. Tessa Screamed. Will Reached Past Her And Yanked The Curtain Shut. "it's Better If You Don't Look," He Told Her Pleasantly. "he's Going To Kill Someone. Or Get Us Killed." "no, He Won't. Thomas Is An Excellent Driver." Tessa Glared At Him. "clearly The Word Excellent Means Something Else On This Side Of The Atlantic.

Mean

Past

Looks

James, You Are All The Family I Have. I Would Die For You. You Know That. I Would Die Without You. If It Were Not For You, I Would Be Dead A Hundred Times Over These Past Five Years. I Owe You Everything, And If You Cannot Believe I Have Empathy, Perhaps You Might At Least Believe I Know Honor--honor, And Debt--

Believe

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Clary: "aren't They Supposed To Be Hiring Someone Else To Train Me Full-time Anyway?"

Time

Fallen Angels

Hiring

He Had Become A Monster. You Just Couldn't See It...because It Wore The Face Of A Friend.

Monsters

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I’ve Been Wandering Around All Night—i Couldn’t Sleep—and I Kept Finding Myself Walking Here. To You.

Sleep

Night

Wandering Around

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Heart

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Two

I Always Wanted To Be A Writer Since I Was Around 12 Years Old And I Wrote My First Book.

Book

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A Shadowhunter I Believe You Know Send For Me—tatiana Blackthorn? The Lady Used To Be A Lightwood, Did She Not?" Magnus Turned To Will. "and Your Sister Cecily Married Her Brother. Gilbert. Gaston. I Have A Shocking Memory For Lightwoods." "i Begged Cecily Not To Throw Herself Away On A Lightworm," Will Muttered.

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Memories

Believe

He Carefully Maintained The Blasé Air Of One Who Had Been Here Before And Had Been Incredibly Well Dressed That Time Too

Air

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Wells

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You May Be Right. I Think It Was Round About Christmas When I Got My Welsh Dragon Tattoo.” At That, Tessa Had To Try Very Hard Not To Blush. “how Did That Happen?” Will Made An Airy Gesture With His Hand. “i Was Drunk…” “nonsense. You Were Never Really Drunk.” “on The Contrary—in Order To Learn How To Pretend To Be Inebriated, Once Must Become Inebriated At Least Once, As A Reference Point. Six-fingered Nigel Had Been At The Mulled Cider—“ “you Can’t Mean There’s Truly A Six-fingered Nigel?

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Downworld?" Tessa Echoed, Puzzled. "is That A Place In London?" "never Mind That," Said Will. "i'm Boasting Of My Investigative Skills, And I Would Prefer To Do It Without Interruption.

Skills

Mind

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I Have Mastered Many Things In My Life. Navigating The Streets Of London, Speaking French Without An Accent, Dancing The Quadrille, The Japanese Art Of Flower Arranging, Lying At Charades, Concealing A Highly Intoxicated State, Delighting Young Women With My Charms..." Tessa Stared. "alas," He Went On, "no One Has Ever Actually Referred To Me As 'the Master,' Or 'the Magister,' Either. More's The Pity.

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Can I Help You With Something?" Clary Turned Instant Traitor Against Her Gender. "those Girls On The Other Side Of The Car Are Staring At You." Jace Assumed An Air Of Mellow Gratification. "of Course They Are," He Said, "i Am Stunningly Attractive.

Girl

Air

Car

Isabelle And Sebastian? Hardly. Sebastian’s A Nice Guy – Isabelle Only Likes Dating Thoroughly Inappropriate Boys Our Parents Will Hate. Mundanes, Downworlders, Petty Crooks…” “thanks,” Simon Said. “i’m Glad To Be Classed With The Criminal Element.

Hate

Nice

Boys

Mene Mene Tekel Upsharin,' Jace Said With A Faint Smile. 'you Don't Recognize It? It's From The Bible, Vampire. The Old One. That's Your Book, Isn't It?' Just Because I'm Jewish Doesn't Mean I've Memorized The Old Testament.' It's The Writing On The Wall. "god Hath Numbered Thy Kingdom, And Brought It To An End; Thou Art Weighed In The Balance And Found Wanting." It's A Portent Of Doom--it Means The End Of An Empire.

Art

Wall

Book

I'm Not Going To Be At All Pleased If You've Blinded Me, Henry.

Blinded

Ifs

Anyway, He's [simon] Obviously Not Here. Go Back To What You Were Doing. What's The Point In Wasting A Perfectly Good Brick Wall When You Have Someone To Throw Against It, That's What I Always Say." And She [isabelle] Stalked Off, Back Toward The Bar. - City Of Fallen Angels Pg 188 Hardcover

Wall

Angel

Perfectly Good

You're Not Going,"he Said As Soon As She'd Finished. "if I Have To Tie You Up And Sit On You Until This Insane Whim Of Yurs Passes, You Are Not Going To Idris." Clary Felt As If He'd Slapped Her. She Had Thought He'd Be Pleased. She'd Run All The Way From The Hospital To The Institute To Tell Him, And Here He Was Standing In The Entryway Glaring At Her With A Look Of Grim Death. "but You're Going.

Running

Ties

Insane

Being Remembered, And Remembered So Kindly, Touched Him More Than He Would Have Thought Possible.

Remembered

Touched

Despite Everything, I Can’t Bear The Thought Of This Ring Being Lost Forever, Any More Than I Can Bear The Thought Of Leaving You Forever. And Though I Have No Choice About The One, At Least I Can Choose About The Other.

Choices

Forever

Leaving

Tessa, Surprising Herself, Let Out A Gasp Of Laughter. Will Looked At Her, His Mouth Just Beginning To Quirk Up In A Grin. "i Must Be More Amusing Than I Thought. Which Would Make Me Very Amusing Indeed.

Laughter

Mouths

Amusing

It Was Dark In The Alcove, So Dark That Jace Was Only An Outline Of Shadows And Gold. His Body Pinned Clary's To The Wall. His Hands Slid Down Along Her Body And Reached The End Of Her Dress, Drawing It Up Along Her Legs. "what Are You Doing?" She Whispered. "jace?" He Looked At Her. The Peculiar Light In The Club Turned His Eyes An Array Of Fractured Colors. His Smile Was Wicked. "you Can Tell Me To Stop Whenever You Want," He Said. "but You Won't.

Wall

Eye

Dark

Fine,” Kyle Said. “i’m A Werewolf. I’m Not Part Of A Pack, But I Do Have An Alliance. Have You Heard Of The Praetor Lupus?” “i’ve Heard Of Lupus,” Said Simon. “isn’t It A Kind Of Disease?

Alliances

Disease

Kind

The Law May Be Hard But It's The Law.

Law

May

Hard

Well, I Hate To Tell You This," She Said, "but Your Friend Is An Asshole." "he's Not My Friend," Said Simon. "and I Couldn't Agree With You More, Actually." -maia & Simon About Jace, Pg.49-

Hate

Jace

Said

Jessamine Recoiled From The Paper As If It Were A Snake. "a Lady Does Not Read The Newspaper. The Society Pages, Perhaps, Or The Theater News. Not This Filth." "but You Are Not A Lady, Jessamine---," Charlotte Began. "dear Me," Said Will. "such Harsh Truths So Early In The Morning Cannot Be Good For The Digestion.

Morning

Snakes

Doe

We Were Once Getting Married. And I Have Loved You All This Time- A Century And A Half. -jem

Half

Married

Century

Isabelle Looked At Him Thoughtfully. "did You Seriously Jump Thirty Feet Out Of A Malachi Configuration? Did He, Alec?" "he Did," Alec Confirmed. "i've Never Seen Anything Like It." "i've Never Seen Anything Like This." Jace Lifted A Ten-inch Dagger From The Floor. One Of Isabelle's Pink Brassiers Was Spread On The Wickedly Sharp Tip. Isabelle Snached It Off, Scowling.

Feet

Daggers

Jace

It Is Not Easy To Be Different, And Even Less So To Be Unique.

Unique

Different

Easy

One Must Look At The Next Step On The Path Ahead, Rather Than The Mountain In The Distance, Or One Would Never Reach One's Goal.

Distance

Goal

Mountain

Jace Laughed, That Soft Rich Sound Clary Loved So Much. "i'm Warning You, That Jacket Is Sexy. The Institute Could Go Up In Sexy, Sexy Flames.

Sexy

Flames

Sound

Somebody's Girlfriend," She Said. "somebody's Sister, Somebody's Daughter. All These Things I Never Knew I Was Before, And I Still Don't Really Know What I Am.

Daughter

Girlfriend

Said

Will Pointed A Finger Accusingly In Their Direction. "you're Ganging Up On Me. Is This How It's Going To Be From Now On? I'll Be The Odd Man Out? Dear God, I'll Have To Befriend Jessamine." "jessamine Can't Stand You," Jem Pointed Out. "henry, Then." "henry Will Set You On Fire.

Men

Fire

Odd Man

She Felt Dirty All Over And Looking Over Sebastian, Sweat On His Brow And His Naked Torso Barely Covered By The Sheets, She Had To Swallow Back Bile At What She'd Just Done.

Dirty

Sweat

Naked

When I Think Of You, And You Are Not There, I See You In My Mind's Eye Always With A Book In Your Hand.

Book

Eye

Thinking

It's All Right To Love Someone Who Doesn't Love You Back, As Long As They're Worth You Loving Them. As Long As They Deserve It.

Love You

Long

Clockwork Angel

Will-," Tessa Began But It Was Too Late, Church Made A Yowling Noise At Being Woken, And Lashed Out With His Claws. Will Began To Swear. Tessa Left, Unable To Hide The Slightest Of Smiles As She Went.

Church

Too Late

Noise

They Confused Beauty With Innocence And Harmlessness.

Confused

Innocence

Harmlessness

Wait A Second," Clary Said. "i Never Understand Why People Say That," Luke Said, To No One In Particular. "i Wasn't Going Anywhere.

People

Waiting

Said

Good Organization,” Said Magnus. “i Knew The Man Who Founded It, Back In The 1800s. Woolsey Scot. Respectable Old Werewolf Family.” Alec Made An Ugly Sound In The Back Of His Throat. “did You Sleep With Him, Too?” Magnus’s Cat Eyes Widened. “alexander!

Eye

Sleep

Cat

Try Me On Any Day That Doesn't End In Y - Jace

Trying

Jace

Ends

I've Always Been Happy With You," He Said. "but I Never Thought I Deserved It." "and Now You Do?" "and Now The Feeling's Gone," He Said. "all I Know Is That I Love You And For The First Time, That's Good Enough.

Love You

Feelings

Gone

To Love Is To Destroy, And That To Be Loved Is To Be The One Destroyed.

Love Is

Destruction

Destroyed

So You’re Suggesting We Take The Train Up To York, Meet A Ninety-year-old Man, Leap On Him, And Yank Out His Hair? I’m Sure The Clave Will Be Ecstatic.” “they’ll Just Say You’re Mad,” Said Jessamine. “they Already Think It, So What’s The Difference, Really?

Men

Thinking

Hair

You Know Men. We Have Delicate Egos.

Self Esteem

Men

Ego

Even In Half Demon Hunter Clothes, Clary Thought, He Looked Like The Kind Of Boy Who'd Come Over Your House To Pick You Up For A Date And Be Polite To Your Parents And Nice To Your Pets. Jace On The Other Hand, Looked Like The Kind Of Boy Who'd Come Over Your House And Burn It Down Just For Kicks.

Nice

Boys

Hands

Are You The One With The Blue Eyes?" "actually, My Eyes Are Usually Described As Golden...and Luminous.

Eye

Blue

Golden

It Was Like I Saw Your Soul In The Notes Of The Music. And It Was Beautiful." She Leaned Forward And Touched His Face Lightly, The Smooth Skin Over His Hard Cheekbone, His Hair Like Feathers Against The Back Of Her Hand. "i Saw Rivers, Boats Like Flowers, All The Colors Of The Night Sky.

Beautiful

Flower

Night

He Took Her By The Shoulders And Pulled Her Closer To Him, His Fingers Knotting In The Fabric Of Her Dress. Even More Than In The Attic, She Felt Caught In The Eddy Of A Powerful Wave That Threatened To Pull Her Over And Under, To Crush And Break Her, To Wear Her Down To Softness As The Sea Might Wear Down A Piece Of Glass.

Crush

Powerful

Glasses

Not Specifically. "demons Have Been On Earth As Long As We Have. They're All Over The World, In Their Different Forms – Greek Daemons, Persian Daevas, Hindu Asuras, Japanese Oni. Most Belief Systems Have Some Method Of Incorporating Both Their Existence And The Fight Against Them. Shadowhunters Cleave To No Single Religion, And In Turn All Religions Assist Us In Our Battle. I Could As Easily Have Gone For Help To A Jewish Synagogue Or A Shinto Temple, Or – Ah. Here It Is.

Fighting

Long

Greek

You And Your Name Dropping He Said, I Knew Michael, I Knew Sammael. The Angel Gabriel Did My Hair. Its Like I'm With The Band With Biblical Figures.

Angel

Biblical

Hair

That Ones Yours,huh?"he Asked,pointing To 3a."how Come It Just Says 'kyle'?doesnt He Have A Last Name?" "kyle Wants To Be A Rock Star,"simon Said,heading Down The Stairs."i Think His Working The One-name Thing.like Rihanna.

Stars

Thinking

Rocks

There's Nothing Wild About Me. I'm A Solid Middle-aged Man." "except That Once A Month You Turn Into A Wolf And Go Tearing Around Slaughtering Things," Clary Said. "it Could Be Worse," Luke Said. "men My Age Have Been Known To Purchase Expensive Sports Cars And Sleep With Supermodels.

Sports

Sleep

Men

Only Jace, Clary Thought, Could Look Cool In Pajama Bottoms And An Old T-shirt, But He Pulled It Off, Probably Through Sheer Force Of Will. -pg. 329-

Looks

Force Of Will

T Shirt

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.

Six

Intention

Goodness

Will Smirked, Clearly Pleased At The Effect He Was Having. "i've No Idea. I Lost Consciousness About Then. I Was Having A Lovely Dream About A Young Woman Who Had Mislaid All Her Clothes.

Dream

Ideas

Clothes

And In Some Way, Clary Thought, He Meant It, Meant His Gratitude. He Had Long Ago Lost The Ability To Distinguish Between Force And Cooperation, Between Fear And Willingness, Between Love And Torture. And With That Realization Came A Rush Of Numbness—what Was The Point Of Hating Valentine For Being A Monster When He Didn’t Even Know He Was One?

Gratitude

Hate

Valentine

You Have A Dark Heart In You, Valentine's Daughter.

Daughter

Valentine

Heart

The 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.

Needs

Letters

Talent

It's Always Better To Live The Truth Than To Live A Lie.

Lying

He Saved Your Life,” Clary Pointed Out. “details,” Said Simon Dismissively.

Details

Said

Saved

He Gazed Amusedly Down The Table At Tessa. “you’re The Shape-changer, Aren’t You?” He Said. “magnus Bane Told Me About You. No Mark On You At All, They Say.” Tessa Swallowed And Looked Him Straight In The Eye. They Were Discordantly Human Eyes, Ordinary In His Extraordinary Face. “no. No Mark.” He Grinned Around His Fork. “i Do Suppose They’ve Looked Everywhere?” “i’m Sure Will’s Tried,” Said Jessamine In A Bored Tone.

Eye

Bored

Ordinary

Demon Pox," Said Sophie. "mr. Lightwood's Got It, Has Had For Years, And It'll Kill Him In A Right Couple Of Months If He Doesn't Get The Cure. And Mortmain Said He Can Get It For Him." The Room Exploded In A Hubbub. Charlotte Raced Over To Sophie; Henry Called After Her; Will Leaped From His Chair And Was Dancing In A Circle.

Couple

Years

Circles

She Took Out A Shiny Folded Pamphlet, The Kind They Kept Stacked In Clear Plastic Stands In Hospital Waiting Rooms. "how To Come Out To Your Parents," She Read Out Loud. "luke. Don't Be Ridiculous. Simon's Not Gay, He's A Vampire.

Gay

Waiting Rooms

Parent

Jace Looked As If She Had Slapped Him. "why Are You Determined Not To Believe Us?" "because She Loves You," Said Valentine. Clary Felt The Blood Drain Out Of Her Face.

Believe

Valentine

Love You

It Was Hidden Inside Another Book. One Valentine Was Unlikely To Ever Open." Magnus Smiled Crookedly. "simple Recipes For Housewives. No One Can Say Your Mother Didn't Have A Sense Of Humor.

Mother

Valentine

Book

Wo Wei Ni Xie De,” He Said, As He Raised The Violin To His Left Shoulder, Tucking It Under His Chin. He Had Told Her Many Violinists Used A Shoulder Rest, But He Did Not: There Was A Slight Mark On The Side Of His Throat, Like A Permanent Bruise, Where The Violin Rested. “you — Made Something For Me?” Tessa Asked. “i Wrote Something For You,” He Corrected, With A Smile, And Began To Play.

Play

Bruises

Violin

The World Is A Wheel. When We Rise Or Fall, We Do It Together.

Fall

Together

World

And Then You'd Turn To Me And Smile That Funny Smile, And I Know You'd Forgotten All About Me And Just Remembered -- But I Was Never Mad At You. Half Of Your Attention Is Better Than All Of Anyone Else's.

Mad

Attention

Half

I'd Always Hoped That When I Said 'i Love You' To A Girl, She'd Say 'i Know' Like Leia Did To Han In Return Of The Jedi

Love

Girl

Return

No. Absolutely Not.” “simon,” She Said. “it’s A Perfectly Fine Plan.” “the Plan Where You Follow Jace And Sebastian Off To Some Unknown Dimensional Pocket And We Use These Rings To Communicate So Those Of Us Over Here In The Regular Dimension Of Earth Can Track You Down? That Plan?” “yes.” “no,” He Said. “no, It Isn’t.” Clary Sat Back. “you Don’t Just Get To Say No.” “this Plan Involves Me! I Get To Say No! No.” “simon—” Simon Patted The Seat Beside Him As If Someone Were Sitting There. “let Me Introduce You To My Good Friend No.

Good Friend

Track

Pockets

This One Incident I Will Not Allow You To Shrug Off!" "i Wasn't Planning To," Jace Said. "i Can't Shrug Anything Off. My Shoulder's Dislocated." -hodge & Jace, Pg.296-

Planning

Jace

Said

Go In Peace, James Carstairs.

James Carstairs

Your Place Is With Me. It Always Will Be. -jem Carstairs

Jem

Jem Carstairs

James Carstairs

I Feel A Sense Of Responsibility," Said Jordan. "and Where Is This Feeling Located? In Your Pants, Perhaps?

Responsibility

Feelings

Pants

Sometimes When You Cannot Decide What To Do, You Pretend To Be A Character In A Book, Because It Is Easier To Decide What They Would Do"-cassandra Clare

Book

Character

Sometimes

Family Isn't Blood. It's The People Who Love You. The People Who Have Your Back.

Love You

Blood

People

How'd You Get Magnus To Let Jace Leave?" "traded Him For Alec," Clary Said.

Jace

Said

City Of Ashes

Tessa Is Gone, And Every Moment She Is Gone Is A Knife Ripping Me Apart From The Inside.

Knives

Gone

Moments

She Had No Recollection, Later, Of Having Decided What To Do Next, Or Of Having Hunted For Something To Wear, But Somehow She Was Hurrying Down The Stairs, Dressed In Shadowhunter Gear, The Letter In One Hand And The Chain With The Ring Clasped Hastily Around Her Throat.

Hands

Gears

Letters

My Favorite Jacket Is An Emergency Item. Much Like Myself, It Is Both Snuggly And Fashionable.

Emergencies

My Favorite

Jace

Sophie Said To Me Once That She Was Glad She Had Been Scarred. She Said That Whoever Loved Her Now Would Love Her True Self, And Not Her Pretty Face. This Is Your True Self, Tessa. This Power Is Who You Are. Whoever Loves You Now--and You Must Also Love Yourself--will Love The Truth Of You.

Love You

Self

Sophie

You Know," Clary Said, "most Psychologists Agree That Hostility Is Really Just Sublimated Sexual Attraction.

Psychologist

Said

Fray

You Know What The Worst Thing I Can Imagine Is? Simon Had Said. Not Trusting Someone I Love.

Imagine

Said

Not Trusting

I Told You Before, Jem, That You Would Not Leave Me. And You Are Still With Me. When I Breathe, I Will Think Of You, For Without You I Would Have Been Dead Years Ago. When I Wake Up And When I Sleep, When I Lift Up My Hands To Defend Myself Or When I Lie Down To Die, You Will Be With Me. You Say We Are Born And Born Again. I Say There Is A River That Divides The Dead And The Living. What I Do Know Is That If We Are Born Again, I Will Meet You In Another Life, And If There Is A River, You Will Wait On The Shores For Me To Come To You, So That We Can Cross Together.

Lying

Princess

Sleep

Are You Going To Wolf Out And Eat Me Now?" "certainly Not, You'd Be Stringy And Hard To Digest." "but Kosher." "i'll Be Sure To Point Any Jewish Lycanthropes In Your Direction.

Kosher

Hard

Is Your Inner Vampire Different From Your...outer Vampire?" "definitely. He Wants Me To Wear Midriff-baring Shirts And A Fedora." "so Your Inner Vampire Is Magnus?

Vampire

Different

Want

The Thing That You Are Too Young To Understand Is That We All Hide Things. We Hide Them From Our Lovers Because We Wish To Present Our Best Selves, But Also Because If It Is Real Love, We Expect Our Loved One To Simply Understand It, Without Needing To Ask. In A True Partnership, The Kind That Lasts Through The Ages, There Is An Unspoken Communion.

Real

Self

Wish

There's More To Someone Being Lovable Than The Way They Look." "...he Told Me That The Way You Can Tell If A Bug Or A Snake Is Poisonous, Like, Is If It's Got Really Lovely, Bright Markings. The More The Beautiful Its Skin Is, The More Deadly It Is." "all That Pretty Face And Whatnot Just Hides How Twisted Up And Rotten He Is On The Inside.

Beautiful

Snakes

Lovely

You'd Better Hurry Up To The Gard And Back. God Knows What Depravity We Might Get Up To Here Without Your Guidance.

Might

Guidance

Get Up

It Is A Very Strange Thing, To Be In Love. It Changes You.

Strange

Strange Things

Will Herondale

What Are You? The Voice Came From Nowhere. It Was In The Room. It Was Outside. It Was In Magnus's Head. "a Warlock," Magnus Answered. "and What Are You?" We Are Many. "please Do Not Say You Are A Legion. Someone's Taken That." Do You Make Mirth From Mundane Scriptures, Warlock? "just Breaking The Ice

Taken

Ice

Rooms

Jem Is My Greatest Sin.

Sin

Jem

Will Herondale

I Prefer The School Of Life.

School

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.

Mean

Flirting

People

You Are Aware That The Sale Of Liquore Is Currently Against The Law." Edgar Went On, "but I Suppose That Is Why You Enjoy It." "everyone Should Have A Hobby Or Two," Magnus Said. "mine Just Happen To Include Illegal Trade, Drinking And Carousing. I've Heard Of Worse." "we Tend Not To Have Time For Hobbies." Shadowhunters. Always Better Than You.

Drinking

Should Have

Law

Bloodthirsty Little Beasts. Never Trust A Duck.- William Herondale

Ducks

Littles

Never Trust

Look Well On This, My Son," Said The Green-skinned Man, "for One Day I Shall Rule A Clockwork Kingdom Of Such Beings, And You Shall Be Its Prince.

Son

Men

One Day

Doing The Right Thing Because You Love Someone Sucks Sometimes.

Sometimes

Love Someone

Doing The Right Thing

There Was Human Goodness In The World, She Thought-all Caught Up With Desires And Dreams, Regrets And Bitterness, Resentments And Power, But It Was There.

Dream

Regret

Desire

Aren't You, Uh... Reproducing? "sure, We Love Reproducing It's One Of Our Favorite Things.

Favorites Things

Bones

Reproducing

I’m Not Unsympathetic. But Do You Like Me? Because This Being Gay Business Doesn’t Mean You Can Just Throw Yourself At Any Guy And It’ll Be Fine Because He’s Not A Girl. There Are Still People You Like And People You Don’t.

Girl

Mean

Gay

To Love Is To Destroy

Meaningful

Love Is

Mundies Die Awfully Easily, Don't They?" "isabelle, You Know It's Bad Luck To Talk About Death In A Sickroom.

Luck

Bad Luck

Knows

I Really Wish You Hadn't Worn That Sweater,'he Muttered Into Her Ear. 'it's Good Practice For You,' She Replied,her Lips Moving Against His Skin. 'tomorrow,fishnets.' Against Her Side,warm And Familiar,she Felt Him Laugh.

Moving

Practice

Sweaters

Will Looked Up In Apparent Relief When Charlotte And Tessa Came In. "will," Charlotte Said, "you Remember Miss Gray?" "my Recollection Of Her," Said Will, "is Most Vivid Indeed.

Missing

Relief

Vivid

Isabella With Her Whip And Boots And Knives Would Chop Anyone Who Tried To Pen Her Up In A Tower Into Pieces, Build A Bridge Out Of The Remains, And Walk Carelessly To Freedom, Her Hair Looking Fabulous The Entire Time.

Hair

Knives

Bridges

Have You Fallen In Love With Wrong Person Yet?

Wrong Person

Fallen

Persons

I Shall See You On Blackfriars Bridge, Tessa.

Princess

Bridges

Clockwork

We Have A Name," Said Jace. "magnes B-" "shut Up." Alec Hissed, Thwacking Jace With His Closed Menu. Jace Looked Injured. "jesus," He Rubbed His Arm. "what's Your Problem?

Jesus

Names

Arms

Maybe I Want A Black Eye. Did You Think Of That?

Eye

Thinking

Black

Hi, I'm One Of The Knife-carrying Hooligans You Met Last Night In Pandemonium? I'm Afraid I Made A Bad Impression And Was Hoping You'd Give Me A Chance To Make It Up To-" "simon!

Night

Knives

Giving

He Bent Down To Her; Their Mouths Met Again, And The Shock Of Sensation Was So Strong, So Overpowering, That She Shut Her Eyes Against It As If She Could Hide In The Darkness. He Murmured And Gathered Her Against Him.

Strong

Eye

Darkness

I Never Cared,” He Said. “i Wanted You Anyway. I Always Wanted You.

Lost Souls

Said

City Of Lost Souls

Dead Bodies Didn't Resemble Unconscious Ones; It Was As If You Could Sense That Something Had Fled From Them, That Some Essential Spark Was Now Missing.

Missing

Essentials

Body

You Could Give Me The Past,“ He Said A Little Sadly. “but Alec Is My Future.

Past

Giving

Littles

My Advice To Young Writers Would Be To Write Every Day, Even If It Is Only A Few Words. Get Yourself On The Habit Of Writing And It Will Become A Lifelong One. And Find A Place To Write Where You Are Physically Comfortable. You Can't Concentrate If You Aren't. Ernest Hemingway Could Only Write Standing Up, And Truman Capote Could Only Write Lying Down!

Lying

Writing

Advice

I Want To Kiss You One More Time Before I Die.

Kissing

Want

More Time

Well, I Don't Want You To Die," Tessa Said. "i Don't Know Why I Feel It So Strongly -- I've Just Met You -- But I Don't Want You To Die." "and I Trust You," He Said. "i Don't Know Why -- I've Just Met You -- But I Do.

Want

I Trust You

Infernal Devices

You Want This?" His Voice Was Hoarse. "yes," She Said. "do You?" His Finger Traced The Outline Of Her Mouth. "for This I Would Have Been Damned Forever. For This I Would Have Given Up Everything." She Felt The Burn Behind Her Eyes, The Pressure Of Tears, And Blinked Wet Eyelashes. "will ..." "dw I'n Dy Garu Di Am Byth," He Said. "i Love You. Always." And He Moved To Cover Her Body With His Own.

Love You

Eye

Voice

Will Tossed His Apple Core Into The Air, At The Same Time Drawing A Knife From His Belt And Throwing It. The Knife And The Apple Scaled Across The Room Together, Somehow Managing To Stick Into The Wall Just Beside Gabriel's Head, The Knife Driven Cleanly Through The Core And Into The Wood. "say That Again," Said Will. "and I'll Darken Your Daylights For You.

Wall

Air

Knives

What Was That?" Jace Said. "sorry, I Think I Fell Asleep For A Moment. Do, Continue With Whatever Mesmerizing Thing You Were Saying.

Sorry

Thinking

Moments

There Was A Small Wooden Gazebo Built Out Over The Water; Isabelle Was Sitting In It, Staring Out Across The Lake. She Looked Like A Princess In A Fairy Tale, Waiting At The Top Of Her Tower For Someone To Ride Up And Rescue Her. Not That Traditional Princess Behavior Was Like Isabelle At All. Isabelle With Her Whip And Boots And Knives Would Chop Anyone Who Tried To Pen Her Up In A Tower Into Pieces, Build A Bridge Out Of The Remains, And Walk Carelessly To Freedom, Her Hair Looking Fabulous The Entire Time.

Princess

Lakes

Hair

No, You Don’t Need To Help Me. But If You Don’t, There’s Nothing Stopping Me From Calling You Up Again And Again, Now That I Know You Can’t Kill Me. Think Of It As Me Leaning Against Your Heavenly Doorbell… Forever.

Thinking

Forever

Needs

Have A Little Faith In My Magic Fingers

Magic

Littles

Fingers

He Had To Think He Was Michael Wayland’s Son, Or The Lightwoods Would Not Have Protected Him As They Did. It Was Michael They Owed A Debt To, Not Me. It Was On Michael’s Account That They Loved Him, Not Mine.” “maybe They Loved Him On His Own Account,” Said Clary.

Son

Thinking

Debt

Were You Thinking About Eating Me?” Will Inquired. “no!” “no One Would Blame You,” Said Jem. “he’s Very Annoying.

Why Are You Such An Asshat?" "an Asshat?" Jace Looked As If He Were About To Laugh.

Laughing

Jace

Ifs

Do You Ever Feel Like Screaming?' Clary Asked Him [jace]. 'some Of The Time.

Jace

Feels

You Said There Was Nothing In The World You Wanted" The Queen's Eyes Glittered. "when You Imagine Your Life Without Him, Do You Still Feel The Same?

Queens

Eye

World

I Thought... That We Could At Least Talk About Books.

Book

And When Jace Was Ten Years Old, Valentine Killed Him. Michael, I Mean." "that Sounds Like Something He Would Do," Said Luke. His Tone Was Neutral, But There Was Something In His Voice That Made Clary Look At Him Sideways. Did He Not Believe Her? "jace Saw Him Die, " She Added, As If To Bolster Her Claim. "that's Awful," Said Luke. "poor Messed-up Kid.

Valentine

Believe

Mean

Tessa Had Lain Down Beside Him And Slid Her Arm Beneath His Head, And Put Her Head On His Chest,listening To The Ever-weakening Beat Of His Heart. And In The Shadows They'd Whispered, Reminding Each Other Of The Stories Only They Knew. Of The Girl Who Had Hit Over The Head With A Water Jug The Boy Who Had Come To Rescue Her, And How He Had Fallen In Love With Her In That Instant. Of A Ballroom And A Balcony And The Moon Sailing Like A Ship Untethered Through The Sky. Of The Flutter Of The Wings Of The Clockwork Angel. Of Holy Water And Blood.

Girl

Princess

Heart

Staring At Him The Way She Might Stare At A Beloved Place She Was Not Sure She Would Ever See Again, Trying To Commit The Details To Memory, To Paint Them On The Backs Of Her Eyelids That She Might See It When She Shut Her Eyes To Sleep.

Memories

Sleep

Eye

Vampires, Fey Folk, Werewolves, Shadowhunters, And Demons - These Things Made Sense To Magnus. But The Mundane World - It Seemed To Have No Pattern, No Form. Their Quicksilver Politics. Their Short Lives.

Short Life

Vampire

Fey

Do Not Regret Too Much The Choices You Have Made In The Past, Gabriel," She Said, Aware That She Was Using His Christian Name, But Not Able To Help It. "only Make The Right Ones In The Future. We Are Ever Capable Of Change And Ever Capable Of Being Our Better Selves.

Christian

Regret

Past

Is This The Part Where You Tell Me You're Secretly In Love With Me? Vampire Mojo Strikes Again.

Vampire

Mojo

Fallen Angels

As Luke Knelt Down Beside His Corpse, Clary Couldn’t Help But Remember What He Had Said About Having Loved Valentine Once, About Having Been His Closest Friend. Luke, She Thought With A Pang. Surely He Couldn’t Be Sad — Or Even Grieved? But Then Again, Perhaps Everyone Should Have Someone To Grieve For Them, And There Was No One Else To Grieve For Valentine.

Valentine

Grieving

Should Have

It Really Was Getting Difficult To Be Wonderful.

Wonderful

Difficult

To My Son, If You Are Reading This Letter, Then I Am Dead.

Reading

Son

Letters

Investigation?" Isabelle Laughed. "now We're Detectives? Maybe We Should All Have Code Names." "good Idea," Said Jace. "i Shall Be Baron Hotschaft Von Hugenstein.

Humor

Names

Ideas

I Think There Is Hope For You Yet, Will Herondale. I Will Try To Learn How To Have It, Without You To Show Me. Tessa, Jem Said. She Knows Despair, And Hope As Well. You Can Teach Each Other. Find Her, Will, And Tell Her That I Loved Her Always. My Blessings, For All That It Is Worth, Is On You Both.

Princess

Thinking

Blessing

Kill Me, Little Sister. Kill Me And You Kill Jace, Too.

Little Sister

Littles

Jace

Your Father," Luke Said, "what Did He Say To You When You Saw Him? What Did He Promise You?" "oh, You Know. The Usual. A Lifetime's Supply Of Knicks Tickets.

Father

Promise

Usual

Isabelle: All The Boys Are Gay. In This Van, Anyway. Well, Except For You, Simon. Simon: Glad You Noticed. Magnus: I Prefer To Think Of Myself As A Freewheeling Bisexual. Alec: Please Never Say That In Front Of My Parents.

Gay

Bisexual

Boys

Clary: What Are You Doing Here, Anyway? Jace: 'here' As In Your Bedroom Or 'here' As In The Great Spiritual Question Of Our Purpose Here On This Planet? If You're Asking Whether It's All Just A Cosmic Coincidence Or There's A Greater Metaethical Purpose To Life, Well, That's A Puzzler For The Ages. I Mean, Simple Ontological Reductionism Is Clearly A Fallacious Argument, But- Clary: I'm Going To Bed.

Spiritual

Mean

Simple

And Who Are All These People? There Weren't This Many When I Fell Asleep." Alfie Shrugged, Indicating That The Universe Was Mysterious And Nothing Would Ever Be Fully Understood.

People

Mysterious

Alfie

If You’re Being Punished,” Clary Said, “then So Am I. Because All Those Things You Felt, I Felt Them Too, But We Can’t—we Have To Stop Feeling This Way, Because It’s Our Only Chance.” Jace’s Hands Were Tight At His Sides. “our Only Chance For What?” “to Be Together At All. Because Otherwise We Can’t Ever Be Around Each Other, Not Even Just In The Same Room, And I Can’t Stand That. I’d Rather Have You In My Life Even As A Brother Than Not At All

Brother

Hands

Feelings

You Think She’ll Be Able To Talk Sense Into Him?” She Asked. “his Sister?” "if He Listens To Anyone, It Would Be Her.” “that’s Sweet,” Said Maia. “that He Loves His Sister Like That.” “yeah,” Simon Said. “it’s Precious

Sweet

Thinking

Would Be

All Lightwoods Look The Same To Me—

Looks

Clockwork Princess

Gabriel Lightwood

When One Steals A Flying Balloon And Animates It To Fly Over Paris, One Should, Ideally, Have Some Idea How Said Balloon Normally Works.

Ideas

Paris

Flying

That Seems Like Stealing, Doesn't It?" Simon Pulled A Cup Toward Him. He Drew The Lid Back. "ooh. Mochaccino." He Looked At Magnus. "did You Pay For These?" "sure," Said Magnus, While Jace And Alec Snickered. "i Make Dollar Bills Magically Appear In Their Cash Register." "really?" "no." Magnus Popped The Lid Off His Own Coffee. "but You Can Pretend I Did If It Makes You Feel Better. So, First Order Of Business Is What?

Coffee

Feel Better

Order

Jace Is In Love With The Idea Of Dying,” Said Isabelle.

Ideas

Dying

Jace

You've Always Been What You Are. That's Not New. What You'll Get Used To Is Knowing It.

Knowing

Awareness

Used

I Do Not Understand How You Humans Can Walk In Shoes That Are That Tall.” “its My Motto,” Said Isabelle, With A Sultry Smile. “nothing Less Than Seven Inches.

Shoes

Seven

Motto

Magnus Had Often Thought Of Getting A Pet, But He Had Never Considered Acquiring A Sullen Teenage Vampire. Once Raphael Was Gone, He Thought, He Was Getting A Cat. And He Would Always Throw His Cat A Birthday Party.

Teenage

Party

Cat

When The Soul Has Left The Body, It Belongs To Death. And It Cannot Be Taken Back Without A Price.

Taken

Soul

Body

Medium Clever,” Simon Acknowledged. “like A Cross Between George Clooney In Ocean’s Eleven And Those Mythbusters Guys, But, You Know, Better-looking.” “i’m Always So Glad I Have No Idea What You’re Vacantly Chattering About,” Said Jace. “it Fills Me With A Sense Of Peace And Well-being.

Clever

Ocean

Ideas

Though You Did Eat All The Pizza." "i Only Had Five Slices," Simon Protested, Leaning His Chair Backward So It Balanced Precariously On Its Two Back Legs. "how Many Slices Did You Think Were In A Pizza, Dork?" Clary Wanted To Know. "less Than Five Slices Isn't A Meal. It's A Snack." Simon Looked Apprehensively At Luke. "does This Mean You're Going To Wolf Out And Eat Me?" "certainly Not." Luke Rose To Toss The Pizza Box Into The Trash. "you Would Be Stringy And Hard To Digest.

Mean

Thinking

Snacks

Demon Hunting And Fashion," Clary Said. "i Never Would Have Thought They Went Together.

Fashion

Hunting

Together

How Can You Not Care?" "practice," Magnus Said, Looking Back To His Book And Turning The Page.

Book

Practice

Care

He Wanted To Run To Her, Wrap Her In His Arms. Protect Her. But It Was Jem’s Place To Do Those Things, Not His. Not His.” -will Herondale

Running

Arms

Protect

Did Brother Zachariah Just Steal Our Cat?

Brother

Cat

Stealing

You Might Want To Put Some Clothes On' Suggested Jace 'i'm All For The Bra And Panties Look, But You Don't Want The Silent Brothers To Die Of Excitement

Brother

Clothes

Looks

You Had To Know A Person Well To Make Them Laugh Like That.

Friendship

Cute Love

Laughter

Set Me As A Seal Upon Thine Heart, As A Seal Upon Thine Arm: For Love Is As Strong As Death' "ours Is Stronger Than That," Clary Whispered, Remembering How She Had Brought Him Back. And This Time, When His Eyes Darkened, She Reached Up And Drew Him Down To Her Mouth.

Strong

Heart

Eye

Were You Thinking About Eating Me?

Thinking

Eating

It’s That I Think Will Is Angry With Me,” Tessa Explained. “so Whatever He Told You—” He Laughed. “will Is Angry With Everyone,” He Said. “i Don’t Let It Color My Judgment.

Thinking

Color

Judgment

Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.

2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.

2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.

2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.

3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.

3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.

3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.

4. Proper Usage of Quotes

4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.

4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.

4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.

5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.

5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.

6. Quotes in Different Contexts

6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.

6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.

6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.

7. Punctuation and Formatting

Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:

Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.

Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.

8. Ethical Considerations

Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes

Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.

Conclusion

Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.

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