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Clary Quote by Cassandra Clare

“And there are vampires, too? Werewolves, warlocks, all that stuff?" Clary gnawed her lower lip. "So I hear." "And you kill them, too?" Simon asked, directing the question to Jace, who had put the stele back in his pocket and was examining his flawless nails for defects. "Only when they've been…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“And there are vampires, too? Werewolves, warlocks, all that stuff?" Clary gnawed her lower lip. "So I hear." "And you kill them, too?" Simon asked, directing the question to Jace, who had put the stele back in his pocket and was examining his flawless nails for defects. "Only when they've been naughty.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments series, 2007

Vampires, werewolves, and warlocks exist; supernatural beings are subject to moral judgments.

In simple terms: Supernatural beings have rules.

Key Takeaway

Question moral expectations.

Themes

fantasy morality supernatural

Mood

intriguing playful

Type

fantasy dialogue

When to use this quote

  • role‑playing games
  • fan discussions
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

mythology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do moral standards apply to all beings?
  • How does fantasy reflect real ethics?
A Different Perspective

Some may view supernatural as purely fictional.

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