Beautiful Quote by Cassandra Clare
““And yet here he was, looking at Jem Carstairs, a boy so fragile-looking that he appeared to be made out of glass, with the hardness of his expression slowly dissolving into tentative uncertainty. "You are not really dying," he said, the oddest tone to his voice, "are you?" Jem nodded. "So they tell me." "I am sorry," Will said. "No", Jem said softly. He drew his jacket aside and took a knife from the belt at his waist. "Don't be ordinary like that. Don't say you're sorry. Say you'll train with me." He held the knife to Will, hilt first. Charlotte held her breath, afraid to move. She felt as if she were watching something very important happen, though she could not have said what. Will reached out and took the knife, his eyes never leaving Jem's face. His fingers brushed the other boy's as he took the weapon from him. It was the first time, Charlotte thought that she had ever seen him touch any other person willingly. "I'll train with you," he said.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Infernal Devices, The Last Hour, Cassandra Clare, 2014
A moment of vulnerability and connection where two characters confront mortality and choose to support each other through shared training, symbolizing growth and resilience.
In simple terms: Two friends choose to train together instead of giving up.
Key Takeaway
Embrace shared struggle to grow stronger.
Themes
friendship
growth
mortality
resilience
Mood
tense
hopeful
Type
dialogue
dramatic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hospital scene
- personal crisis
- supportive mentorship
Key Concepts
vulnerability
choice
symbolic gesture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared training change their relationship?
- What does “don’t be ordinary” imply about expectations?
A Different Perspective
May the training be seen as avoidance of deeper emotional healing needed.
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