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“May I make a suggestion," said Will. "About twenty paces behind us, in the Council room, is Benedict. If you'd like to go back in there and try kicking him, I recommend aiming upward and a little to the left-” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““May I make a suggestion," said Will. "About twenty paces behind us, in the Council room, is Benedict. If you'd like to go back in there and try kicking him, I recommend aiming upward and a little to the left-””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Book: Clockwork Prince, The Mortal Instruments series, 2011

Will suggests a tactical move to incapacitate Benedict by targeting a vulnerable spot.

In simple terms: Aim for a weak spot to gain advantage.

Key Takeaway

Target weak points for success.

Themes

strategy conflict humor

Mood

playful determined

Type

advice humorous

When to use this quote

  • battle
  • self‑defense
  • team coordination

Key Concepts

tactics combat precision

Questions to Reflect On

  • What weak spot can you exploit?
  • How do you balance aggression and caution?
A Different Perspective

May fail if opponent anticipates;.

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