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Yes," Jace said, "I regret having disobeyed you." No!…

“Yes," Jace said, "I regret having disobeyed you." No! Clary thought, but her heart sank. Was he giving up, did he think it was the only way to save her and Simon? Valentine's face softened. "Jonathan-" "Especially," Jace said, "since I plan to do it again. Right now.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“Yes," Jace said, "I regret having disobeyed you." No! Clary thought, but her heart sank. Was he giving up, did he think it was the only way to save her and Simon? Valentine's face softened. "Jonathan-" "Especially," Jace said, "since I plan to do it again. Right now.”

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.

Jace expresses regret for disobedience, hinting at recurring self‑destructive choices and the tension between duty and love.

In simple terms: Regret over past choices and fear of repeating them.

Key Takeaway

Recognize patterns and choose differently.

Themes

regret love duty

Mood

thoughtful intense

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • family conflict
  • personal growth
  • making amends

Key Concepts

self‑sacrifice repetition conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives you to repeat harmful choices?
  • How can you break cycles of self‑sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

It may simplify complex moral dilemmas.

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