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Blood Quote by Cassandra Clare

“So--what's it like, being a vampire?" "Aline!" Isabelle looked appalled. "You can't just go around asking people what's it like to be a vampire!" "I don't see why," Aline said. "He hasn't been a vampire that long, has he? So he must still remember what it was like being a person." She turned back…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““So--what's it like, being a vampire?" "Aline!" Isabelle looked appalled. "You can't just go around asking people what's it like to be a vampire!" "I don't see why," Aline said. "He hasn't been a vampire that long, has he? So he must still remember what it was like being a person." She turned back to Simon. "Does blood taste like blood to you? Or does it taste like something else now, like orange juice or something? Because I would think the taste of blood would-" "It tastes like chicken," Simon said, just to shut her up. "Really?" Aline looked astonished. "He's making fun of you, Aline," said Sebastain””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 2007

Vampires retain human memories, blurring the line between monster and person.

In simple terms: Vampires still feel human.

Key Takeaway

Remember humanity in others.

Themes

identity memory humanity

Mood

thoughtful dark

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • role‑play games
  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

mythology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does memory shape identity?
  • Can we empathize with the 'other'?
A Different Perspective

Even monsters have past lives influencing them.

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