Heart beating Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Pain lanced through his neck. He gasped and his eyes flew open; Simon was sitting up on him, staring down with wide eyes, his hand across his own mouth. Simon's wounds were gone, though fresh blood stained the front of his shirt. Jace could feel the pain of his bruised shoulders again, the slash across his wrist, his punctured throat. He could no longer hear his heart beating, but he knew it was slamming away inside his chest. Simon took his hand away from his mouth. The fangs were gone. "I could have killed you," he said. There was a sort of pleading in his voice. "I would have let you," said Jace.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Princess, Cassandra Clare, 2013
A character confronts intense pain and fear, yet chooses mercy over vengeance, showing compassion even in darkness.
In simple terms: Compassion can outweigh vengeance.
Key Takeaway
Choose mercy even when hurt.
Themes
compassion
conflict
redemption
Mood
intense
emotional
Type
dramatic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- personal trauma
- interpersonal conflict
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
fantasy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you forgive when you feel deeply wounded?
- What does mercy look like in your life?
A Different Perspective
Mercy may be difficult when suffering is severe.
