Clary Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Do you remember,” he said, “when we first met and I told you I was ninety percent sure putting a rune on you wouldn’t kill you—and you slapped me in the face and told me it was for the other ten percent?” Clary nodded. “I always figured a demon would kill me,” he said. “A rogue Downworlder. A battle. But I realized then that I just might die if I didn’t get to kiss you, and soon.” Clary licked her dry lips. “Well, you did,” she said. “Kiss me, I mean.” He reached up and took a curl of her hair between his fingers. He was close enough that she could feel the warmth of his body, smell his soap and skin and hair. “Not enough,” he said, letting her hair slip through his fingers. “If I kiss you all day every day for the rest of my life, it won’t be enough.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 2007
A character expresses that endless affection will never satisfy his longing, highlighting love's insatiable desire for closeness.
In simple terms: Love is never enough.
Key Takeaway
Cherish deep connection.
Themes
love
desire
intimacy
Mood
passionate
yearning
Type
romantic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- relationship
- confession
- fantasy romance
Key Concepts
unrequited longing
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love ever be fully satisfied?
- How do we balance desire with respect?
A Different Perspective
Love may become obsessive and unhealthy.
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