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"I guess it's true what they say. There are no straight men in the trenches."
"That's atheists, jackass. There are no atheists in the trenches."

— Cassandra Clare City of Ashes (2008)

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"One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us."

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When two people are at one in their inmost hearts, they shatter even the strength of iron or bronze.

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Inanimate objects are harmless indeed, Mr. Mortmain. But one cannot always say the same of the men who use them.

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"Oh, for goodness' sake, is he really waking us up at this ungodly hour just to prove his love to you or something?"

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"Straight people. Why can't they control themselves?"

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