Definitions Quote by Cassandra Clare
“I'm all right,' Jace protested, but his hand gripped Alec's sleeve tightly. 'I can stand.' It looks to me like you're using a wall to prop you up. That's not my definition of "standing."' It's leaning,' Jace told him. 'Leaning comes right before standing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, Cassandra Clare, 2011
Jace refuses to admit his vulnerability, insisting he can stand despite needing support, highlighting denial of weakness.
In simple terms: Denial of needing help.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge when you need support.
Themes
vulnerability
denial
support
strength
pride
Mood
conflicted
tense
reflective
Type
dialogue
character interaction
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- mental health
- self-care
Key Concepts
psychology
self-awareness
masculinity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you pretended to be okay?
- How does pride affect asking for help?
A Different Perspective
Denial can prevent genuine help and growth.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
