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“I thought you needed me," Jem said. "There is a wall you have built about yourself, Will, and I have never asked you why. But no one should shoulder every burden alone. I thought you would let me inside if I became your parabatai, and then you would have at least someone to lean upon. I did wonder…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““I thought you needed me," Jem said. "There is a wall you have built about yourself, Will, and I have never asked you why. But no one should shoulder every burden alone. I thought you would let me inside if I became your parabatai, and then you would have at least someone to lean upon. I did wonder what my death would mean for you. I used to fear it, for your sake. I feared you would be left alone inside that wall. But now ... something has changed. I do not know why. But I know that it is true." "That what is true?" Will's fingers were still digging into Jem's wrist. "That the wall is coming down.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Angel, The Mortal Instruments, 2007

Jem realizes that Will's emotional barriers are weakening, allowing intimacy and shared burden.

In simple terms: Walls between people can fall, letting trust grow.

Key Takeaway

Allow others in when you feel safe.

Themes

trust vulnerability friendship

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational emotional

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • relationship building
  • mental health support

Key Concepts

emotional barriers parabatai support change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What walls have you built?
  • How can you safely lower them?
A Different Perspective

Trust may be broken if vulnerability is misused.

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