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I curse you," it said. "All who love you will die. Their…

“I curse you," it said. "All who love you will die. Their love will be their destruction. It may take moments, it may take years, but any who look upon you with love will die of it, unless you remove yourself from them forever. And I shall begin it with her." It snarled in Ella’s direction, and…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“I curse you," it said. "All who love you will die. Their love will be their destruction. It may take moments, it may take years, but any who look upon you with love will die of it, unless you remove yourself from them forever. And I shall begin it with her." It snarled in Ella’s direction, and vanished.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love can be destructive when it becomes obsessive, leading to self‑sacrifice or harm.

In simple terms: Love may cause pain if unchecked.

Key Takeaway

Guard against toxic attachment.

Themes

love danger self‑destruction

Mood

cautionary melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • protective boundaries
  • self‑care practices
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

psychology mythic curses

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries protect love from becoming harmful?
  • How can love be nurturing without endangering others?
A Different Perspective

Not all love is harmful; context matters.

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