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Carriages Quote by Cassandra Clare

“Oh, I can never get enough," he said. "Which, incidentally, is what your sister said to me when - " The carriage door flew open. A hand shot out, grabbed Will by the back of the shirt, and hauled him inside. The door banged shut after him, and Thomas, sitting bolt upright, seized reins of the…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“Oh, I can never get enough," he said. "Which, incidentally, is what your sister said to me when - " The carriage door flew open. A hand shot out, grabbed Will by the back of the shirt, and hauled him inside. The door banged shut after him, and Thomas, sitting bolt upright, seized reins of the horses. A moment later the carriage had lurched forth into the night, leaving Gabriel staring, infuriated, after it.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, The Infernal Devices, 2010

A sudden, violent event forces characters into urgent action, highlighting chaos and the need for quick decisions.

In simple terms: A surprise attack forces rapid response.

Key Takeaway

Stay alert and act decisively.

Themes

danger urgency conflict

Mood

tense dramatic

Type

narrative action.

When to use this quote

  • emergency rescue
  • protecting loved ones
  • escaping danger
  • making split‑second choices

Key Concepts

sudden violence heroic response chaos decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you do in a sudden crisis?
  • How do you balance speed and caution?
A Different Perspective

Rapid action can lead to reckless mistakes without calm assessment.

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