--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There might be a God, Clary, and there…" description: "\"“There might be a God, Clary, and there might not, but I don't think it matters. Either way we're on our own.”\" — Cassandra Claire" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/888/cassandra-claire-102599_clary_there-might-be-a-god-clary-and-there-mig_3087930.jpg" --- # There might be a God, Clary, and there might not, but I… ![“There might be a God, Clary, and there might not, but I don't think it matters. Either way we're on our own.” quote by Cassandra Claire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/888/cassandra-claire-102599_clary_there-might-be-a-god-clary-and-there-mig_3087930.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/888/cassandra-claire-102599_clary_there-might-be-a-god-clary-and-there-mig_3087930.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/888/cassandra-claire-102599_clary_there-might-be-a-god-clary-and-there-mig_3087930.jpg) > ““There might be a God, Clary, and there might not, but I don't think it matters. Either way we're on our own.”” Cassandra Claire ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Whether God exists or not, we ultimately rely on ourselves. **In simple terms:** Self‑reliance matters most. Key Takeaway Rely on personal agency. Themes existential self‑reliance faith independence philosophy Mood reflective philosophical Type Clary:0 God:0 Don Think:0 God Clary:0 Matters Way:0 Clary Don:0 When to use this quote - personal decisions - ethical dilemmas - creative pursuits - loneliness - growth Key Concepts atheism spirituality Questions to Reflect On - What does self‑reliance mean to you? - How do you find purpose without external belief? A Different Perspective Dismissal of spiritual comfort may affect some. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Clary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/clary/) [God](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god/) ## Related quotes > [“Is Valentine.” Her voice shook. “That’s what you’re telling me, right? 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