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“Reckless,” he said. “You know, when I first showed up at the Institute, Alec called me reckless so many times that I went and looked it up in the dictionary” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““Reckless,” he said. “You know, when I first showed up at the Institute, Alec called me reckless so many times that I went and looked it up in the dictionary””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

The speaker humorously notes being labeled “reckless” repeatedly, prompting a literal lookup of the term.

In simple terms: He was called reckless many times.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on how labels affect self‑image.

Themes

identity perception humor

Mood

lighthearted introspective

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • social interaction

Key Concepts

self‑labeling language self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does being called reckless influence behavior?
  • When is “reckless” a positive trait?
A Different Perspective

Labels can become self‑fulfilling.

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