Good thing Quote by Cassandra Clare
““know. And I know there’s no point in telling you how great my mom is, what an amazing, terrific, wonderful person she is and that you’d be lucky to know her. I’m not asking this for you, I’m asking for me. I think if she heard your voice . . .” “Then what?” “She might wake up.” She looked at him steadily. He held her gaze, then broke it with a smile—crooked and a little battered, but a real smile. “Fine. I’ll go with you.” He stood up. “You don’t have to tell me good things about your mother,” he added. “I already know them.” “Do you?” He shrugged slightly. “She raised you, didn’t she?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Infernal Devices, The Shadowhunter Chronicles, 2011
A character seeks validation of love and memory, asking another to confirm what he already believes about his mother, highlighting the desire for shared affirmation.
In simple terms: Seeking affirmation of love and memory.
Key Takeaway
Ask for shared affirmation.
Themes
validation
memory
relationships
Mood
reflective
intimate
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- confiding in friends
- reassuring loved ones
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to need others to confirm your feelings?
- How does shared affirmation affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
May not change the truth, only reinforce belief.
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