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Faith Quote by Cassandra Clare

“She thought of the way Jace had looked at her then, the blaze of faith in his eyes, his belief in her. He had always thought she was strong. He had showed it in everything he did, in every look and every touch. Simon had faith in her too, yet when he'd held her, it had been as if she were…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““She thought of the way Jace had looked at her then, the blaze of faith in his eyes, his belief in her. He had always thought she was strong. He had showed it in everything he did, in every look and every touch. Simon had faith in her too, yet when he'd held her, it had been as if she were something fragile, something made of delicate glass. But Jace had held her with all the strength he had, never wondering if she could take it -- he'd known she was as strong as he was.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, The Mortal Instruments series, 2010

A character reflects on being seen as strong and fragile, highlighting how love can be both protective and demanding.

In simple terms: Love sees strength and fragility together.

Key Takeaway

Recognize both resilience and vulnerability in loved ones.

Themes

love strength fragility trust

Mood

tender reflective

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑esteem building

Key Concepts

psychology identity relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance support with respect for boundaries?
  • When does protective love become overbearing?
A Different Perspective

Love may overlook personal limits, causing strain.

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