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Feeling Quote by Cassandra Clare

“I get the feeling you'd rather pine over someone you can never possibly be with than try being with someone you can.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“I get the feeling you'd rather pine over someone you can never possibly be with than try being with someone you can.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Angel, 2010

Choosing fantasy over realistic love leads to longing for the unattainable.

In simple terms: Prefer impossible love over attainable one.

Key Takeaway

Accept realistic love opportunities.

Themes

romance choice fantasy reality

Mood

reflective melancholy

Type

literary advice

When to use this quote

  • dating life
  • personal growth
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

desire self‑deception idealization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What holds you back from real relationships?
  • How to recognize healthy love?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize impossible love.

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