Clockwork angel Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Her whole body ached; she ached, as if there were a terrible hollow emptiness inside her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Dark Artifices”, 2016
Intense emotional emptiness can feel like a painful, hollow ache throughout the body.
In simple terms: Deep sorrow feels like a hollow ache.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and process deep emotions.
Themes
grief
pain
psychology
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
emotional numbness
psychosomatic response
trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers such emptiness?
- How can you safely express deep sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring pain can worsen mental health.
