Said Gabriel Quote by Cassandra Clare
““I can find another maid; I cannot find another Sophie. If being a Shadowhunter was what you wanted, my girl, I wish you had spoken. I could have gone to the Consul before I was at odds with him. Still, when we return-' She broke off, and Cecily heard the words beneath the words: If we return. 'When we return, I will put you forward for Acension,' Charlotte finished. 'I will speak out for her aswell,' Gideon said. 'After all, I have my father's place on the Council-his friends will listen to me; they still owe loyalty to our family-and besides, how else can we be married?' 'What'? said Gabriel with a wild hand gesture that accidentally flipped the nearest plate on the floor, where it shattered. 'Married?' said Henry. 'You're marrying your father's friends on the Council? Which of them?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Princess, The Mortal Instruments series, 2010
A character pleads for political leverage to secure a marriage, revealing personal and familial ambitions.
In simple terms: A character seeks council support to marry, exposing personal and family motives.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of using power for personal gain.
Themes
politics
family loyalty
marriage negotiations
Mood
tension
dramatic
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- courtship
- political maneuvering
- family expectations
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
power dynamics
personal ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the marriage genuine or strategic?
- What are the ethical limits of political influence?
A Different Perspective
Power can corrupt personal relationships.
