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Faerie Quote by Cassandra Clare

“She seemed a drift of fragile ash or snow, something impermanent that had blown into his arms accidentally: the petal of a faerie flower, the white feather of an angel's wing.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““She seemed a drift of fragile ash or snow, something impermanent that had blown into his arms accidentally: the petal of a faerie flower, the white feather of an angel's wing.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments series, 2007

A fleeting, delicate image evokes the fragility and beauty of love.

In simple terms: She is like fragile ash or snow, temporary and beautiful.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate transient moments of beauty.

Themes

love fragility imagery

Mood

poetic melancholic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • creative writing
  • art criticism
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

literature symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this imagery reveal about love?
  • How do you cherish temporary beauty?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing fragility may ignore reality.

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