Clary Quote by Cassandra Clare
““He cocked an eyebrow. “Can I help you with something?” Clary turned instant traitor against her gender. “Those girls on the other side of the car are staring at you.” Jace assumed an air of mellow gratification. “Of course they are,” he said. “I am stunningly attractive.” “Haven’t you ever heard that modesty is an attractive trait?” “Only from ugly people,” Jace confided. “The meek may inherit the earth, but at the moment it belongs to the conceited. Like me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments series, 2007
A character boasts about attractiveness and confidence, dismissing modesty and embracing conceit as a virtue.
In simple terms: Confidence is flaunted, modesty dismissed.
Key Takeaway
Balance confidence with humility.
Themes
self‑esteem
confidence
modesty
gender dynamics
Mood
playful
confident
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- high school
- social events
- dating scenes
- friend groups
Key Concepts
character development
dialogue
social interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- When is confidence harmful?
- How can humility improve relationships?
A Different Perspective
May alienate others and foster arrogance.
