133 quotes
"One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us."
Clockwork Angel (2010)
When two people are at one in their inmost hearts, they shatter even the strength of iron or bronze.
Clockwork Princess (2013)
Inanimate objects are harmless indeed, Mr. Mortmain. But one cannot always say the same of the men who use them.
Clockwork Angel (2010)
"Oh, for goodness' sake, is he really waking us up at this ungodly hour just to prove his love to you or something?"
City of Ashes (2008)
"Straight people. Why can't they control themselves?"
City of Heavenly Fire (2014)
"Weapons, when they break and are mended, can be stronger at the mended places. Perhaps hearts are the same."
City of Heavenly Fire (2014)
"I'm taking that away from you before you get to the India part, Magnus in a sari. Some things you don't ever forget."
City of Fallen Angels (2011)
Only Jace could look cool in pajama bottoms and an old T-shirt, but he pulled it off, probably through sheer force of will.
City of Bones (2007)
"Defining relationships over here? I see that even as the world plunges into darkness and peril, you two stand around discussing your love lives. Teenagers."
City of Heavenly Fire (2014)
"The greatest fear in Jonathan's life is the love he feels for his sister."
City of Ashes (2008)
"Is standing by the window muttering about blood something he does all the time?"
"No, sometimes he sits on the couch and does it."
City of Ashes (2008)
"I love round tables. They suit me so much better than a square."
City of Ashes (2008)
"Maybe I should ask for blessings on my mission against all those who wear white after Labor Day."
City of Ashes (2008)
"Yeah, he's terrified I'll tell everyone that he's always really wanted to be a ballerina."
City of Ashes (2008)
"Well, when a mommy vampire and a daddy vampire love each other very much..."
City of Fallen Angels (2011)
"We have to get out of here."
"No offense, but that's pretty obvious."
City of Ashes (2008)
"Oh-Simon!"
"No, I'm Jace," said Jace patiently. "Simon is the weaselly little one with the bad haircut and dismal fashion sense."
City of Bones (2007)
"Try to be a little sensible."
"We're on holiday!"
"You're always on holiday. You've been on holiday for thirty years!"
"I can't get enough adventure. And adventure can't get enough of me."
What Really Happened in Peru (2013)
"Never doubt my weaseling abilities, Shadowhunter, for they are epic and memorable in their scope."
City of Ashes (2008)
"Nearly unlimited supernatural power, and all you do is use it to watch reruns. What a waste."
City of Ashes (2008)