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“Of course you realize you're leaving me in the position of being the one tell everyone - your mother, Luke, Alec, Izzy, Magnus..." "I guess I shouldn't have said there wouldn't be no risk to you," Clary said meekly. "That's right," said Simon. "Just remember, when your mothers's gnawing my ankle…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“Of course you realize you're leaving me in the position of being the one tell everyone - your mother, Luke, Alec, Izzy, Magnus..." "I guess I shouldn't have said there wouldn't be no risk to you," Clary said meekly. "That's right," said Simon. "Just remember, when your mothers's gnawing my ankle like a furious mama bear separated from her cub, I did it for you.”

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.

A character reminds another that despite risks, they act out of love and protective instinct, using vivid animal metaphor.

In simple terms: Love drives risky actions, likened to a protective bear.

Key Takeaway

Love can justify taking risks for others.

Themes

love risk protection family

Mood

dramatic intense

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • family crisis
  • dangerous missions
  • protective decisions

Key Concepts

altruism emotional sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries should protect love from self‑destruction?
  • When does protective instinct become overreach?
A Different Perspective

Risky actions can have unintended harm.

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