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One finds nobility in the oddest places.

One finds nobility in the oddest places.

Cassandra Clare
Nobility
Cassandra Clare (2011). “Clockwork Prince”, p.476, Simon and Schuster

Reparations,” said Jem very suddenly, setting down the pen he was holding. Will looked at him in puzzlement. “Is this a game? We just blurt out whatever word comes next to mind? In that case mine is ‘genuphobia’. It means an unreasonable fear of knees.” “What’s the word for a perfectly reasonable fear of annoying idiots?” inquired Jessamine.

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Mean, Games, Mind
Cassandra Clare (2011). “Clockwork Prince”, p.33, Simon and Schuster

And second, keep in mind that you are a weapon. In theory, when you're done with training, you should be able to kick a hole in a wall or knock out a moose with a single punch." "I would never hit a moose," said Clary. "They're endangered.

Cassandra Clare
Wall, Training, Mind
Cassandra Clare (2011). “City of Fallen Angels”, p.79, Simon and Schuster

The only way you would have failed," she said, "is if you had.

Cassandra Clare
Way, Said, Ifs
Cassandra Clare (2011). “Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (4 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels”, p.407, Simon and Schuster

Then forget Gabriel. Is there a particular reason you keep biting vampires?" Will touched the dried blood on his wrists, and smiled. "They don't expect it.

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Blood, Vampire, Gabriel
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.258, Simon and Schuster

Being Jem, Tessa reflected, must be a great deal like being the owner of a thouroughbred dog that liked to bite your guests. You had to have a hand on his collar constantly.

Cassandra Clare
Dog, Hands, Guests
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.486, Simon and Schuster

Lord, you're Irish," said Will. "Can you make things that don't have potatoes in them? We had an Irish cook once when I was a boy. Potato pie, potato custard, potatoes with potato sauce.

Cassandra Clare
Boys, Pie, Sauce
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.514, Simon and Schuster

Demon Pox, oh, Demon Pox Just how is it acquired? One must first go to the bad part of town Until one is very tired Demon Pox, oh, Demon Pox I had it all along- No, not the pox, you foolish blocks I meant this very song- For i was right, and you were wrong!

Cassandra Clare
Song, Block, Tired

One does silly things when one is twelve.

Cassandra Clare
Silly, Twelve, Doe
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.704, Simon and Schuster

Beautiful girls should know how to defend themselves against the advances of gentlemen.

Cassandra Clare
Beautiful, Girl, Gentleman

You had to know a person well to make them laugh like that.

Cassandra Clare
Friendship, Cute Love, Laughter

It would hardly benefit me to hold anything back unnecessarily, when I know what I'm asking. For you to find a needle in--God, not even a haystack. A needle in a tower full of other needles.

Cassandra Clare
Towers, Asking, Benefits
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.499, Simon and Schuster

It's too late," she said. "Don't say that." His voice was half a whisper. "I love you, Tessa. I love you.

Cassandra Clare
Love You, Voice, Too Late
Cassandra Clare (2011). “Clockwork Prince”, p.468, Simon and Schuster

If you do not help me," Tessa said to Jem, "I swear, I will change into you, and I will lift him myself. And then everyone here will see what you look like in a dress." She fixed him with a look. "Do you understand?

Cassandra Clare
Dresses, Looks, Helping

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.

Cassandra Clare
Son, Men, One Day
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.1241, Simon and Schuster

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?

Cassandra Clare
Men, Thinking, Hair

Oh, leave it,” said Jem, kicking Will, not without affection, lightly on the ankle. “She’s annexed my plan!” “Will,” Tessa said firmly. “Do you care more about the plan being enacted or about getting credit for it?” Will pointed a finger at her. “That,” he said. “The second one.

Cassandra Clare
Demon Pox, Kicking, Ankles
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.872, Simon and Schuster

If I might make a suggestion,” said Will. “About twenty paces behind us, in the Council room, is Benedict. If you’d like to go back in there and try kicking him, I recommend aiming upward and a bit to the left—

Cassandra Clare
Trying, Twenties, Suggestions
Cassandra Clare (2011). “Clockwork Prince”, p.26, Simon and Schuster

Well, it seems a bit silly, looking there,” said Will. “It’s not like Mortmain’s going to lodge a complaint against the Shadow-hunters through official channels. ‘Very upset Shadowhunters refused to all die when I wanted them to. Demand recompense. Please mail cheque to A. Mortmain, 18 Kensington Road—

Cassandra Clare
Silly, Upset, Shadow

Patriotic?” Will looked smug. “I’ll tell you what’s patriotic,” he said. “In honor of my birthplace, I’ve the dragon of Wales tattooed on my—

Cassandra Clare
Patriotic, Dragons, Honor
Cassandra Clare (2011). “Clockwork Prince”, p.85, Simon and Schuster

Charlotte slammed the paper down onto her desk with an exclamation of rage. “Aloysius Starkweather is the most stubborn, hypocritical, obstinate, degenerate—” She broke off, clearly fighting for control of her temper. Tessa had never seen Charlotte’s mouth so firmly set into a hard line. “Would you like a thesaurus?” Will inquired. “You seem to be running out of words.

Cassandra Clare
Running, Fighting, Stubborn
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.526, Simon and Schuster

He cocked his head to the side. "Did he die well?" "He died screaming." Charlotte's bluntness startled Tessa. "What a beautiful thing to hear.

Cassandra Clare
Beautiful, Sides, Bluntness
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.676, Simon and Schuster

I think I may be in love with you, Sophie," said Will. "Marriage could be in the cards.

Cassandra Clare
Love You, Thinking, Sophie
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.696, Simon and Schuster

Sometimes," said Will, "they're even supposed to blow up.

Cassandra Clare
Blow, Sometimes, Said
Cassandra Clare (2011). “Clockwork Prince”, p.230, Simon and Schuster

He closed his eyes. “I’m so tired, Tess,” he said. “I only wanted pleasant dreams for once.” “That is not the way to get them, Will,” she said softly. “You cannot buy or drug or dream your way out of pain.

Cassandra Clare
Dream, Pain, Tired
Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.642, Simon and Schuster

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