Clary Quote by Cassandra Clare
“Some burns," Clary said. "Nothing that matters" "Everything that happens to you matters to me." "Well that certainly explains why you haven't called me back once. And the last time I saw you, you ran away without telling me why. It's like dating a ghost." Jace's mouth quirked up slightly at the side. "Not exactly. Isabelle actually dated a ghost. She could tell you--" "No," Clary said. "It was a metaphor. And you know exactly what I mean.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones, 2007
Clary uses metaphorical language to convey that every interaction, even painful ones, holds significance, and that emotional distance can feel like dating a ghost.
In simple terms: Every interaction matters, even if it feels empty.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address emotional distance.
Themes
relationships
communication
metaphor
emotion
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- breakups
- unrequited love
- ghosting
- emotional healing
- dialogue
Key Concepts
psychology
symbolism
attachment
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret emotional distance?
- What does “dating a ghost” reveal about commitment?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors may oversimplify complex feelings.
