I've never seen anyone get so excited over books before. You'd think they were diamonds..

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 req….

What are you doing following me around the back streets of London, you little idiot?” Will demanded, giving her arm a light shake. Cecily’s eyes narr….

What if everything you believe is wrong and you could still be loved and still be forgiven?.

I guess you're coming as my date now." Simon shoved the phone into his pocket. "I'm secure enough in my masculinity to accept that," said Jordan. "We….

Ragnor [was] always happy to see chaos, but not be involved in it..

Jace hated it when other people were worried on his behalf. It made him feel like maybe there really was something to worry about..

Sometimes carrying the burden of an upsetting truth, and hiding it, is actually a gift you give to someone else. You bear that burden, so they don’t ….

In Will's experience, when someone who ought to be afraid wasn't, the reason was rarely bravery. Usually it meant that they knew something you didn't..

Then, if you love him," he said quietly, "please, Tessa, don't tell him what I just told you. Don't tell him that I love you..

Rage flared up in Tessa and she considered belting Woolsey with the poker whether he came near her or not. He had moved awfully quickly while fightin….

What's wrong, little sis? You look upset." She could barely catch her breath. "Cracked...my...nail polish slapping your... worthless face. See?" She ….

Dear me. Such harsh truths so early in the morning cannot be good for the digestion..

You don't get it, Clary. You don't understand what it's like to live always at war, to grow up with battle and sacrifice. I guess it's not your fault….

I was looking for the opposite, really -something that might put an end to being in love.

Why did he kiss you?" she said..

He had electric blue hair that had stuck around his head like tendrils of a startled octopus..

Fine." Magnus stood up. "But," he added, pausing by Alec's chair and leaning in close to him, "you are not trivial." Alec flushed. "If you say so," h….

You endure what is unbearable, and you bear it. That is all..

Clary," he whispered. There was a thump, and she realized he had fallen to his kees by the side of her bed. She didn't move, but her body tightened. ….

He saved your life,” Clary pointed out. “Details,” said Simon dismissively..