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Break Quote by Cassandra Clare

“But how do they get inside?" "They fly," Jace said, and indicated the upper floors of the building. [...] "We don't fly," Clary felt impelled to point out. "No," Jace agreed. "We don't fly. We break and enter." He started across the street toward the hotel. "Flying sounds like more fun," Clary…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“But how do they get inside?" "They fly," Jace said, and indicated the upper floors of the building. [...] "We don't fly," Clary felt impelled to point out. "No," Jace agreed. "We don't fly. We break and enter." He started across the street toward the hotel. "Flying sounds like more fun," Clary said, hurrying to catch up with him. "Right now everything sounds like more fun.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: City of Bones, 2007

Flying is impossible; they break and enter, choosing action over fantasy.

In simple terms: Action beats idle dreaming.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize decisive action.

Themes

adventure choice reality

Mood

adventurous determined

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career moves
  • personal challenges
  • creative projects
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

risk‑taking pragmatism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is action preferable to planning?
  • What costs accompany bold moves?
A Different Perspective

Risk may lead to failure.

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