Clary Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Somehow, I thought it would be bigger.” Clary looked at the Cup in her hand. It was the size, perhaps, of an ordinary wineglass, only much heavier. Power thrummed through it, like blood through living veins. “It’s a perfectly nice size,” she said indignantly. “Oh, it’s big enough,” he said patronizingly, “but somehow I was expecting something . . . you know.” He gestured with his hands, indicating something roughly the size of a house cat. “It’s the Mortal Cup, Jace, not the Mortal Toilet Bowl,” said Isabelle. “Are we done now? Can we go?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments, The Red Book of Mortals, 2012
A character underestimates an object’s power, then learns its true significance after confronting reality.
In simple terms: Underestimating power leads to surprise and learning.
Key Takeaway
Don’t judge capabilities by size alone.
Themes
expectation
misjudgment
power
revelation
Mood
cautious
intrigued
playful
Type
literary
dialogue
fantasy
When to use this quote
- Fantasy battle
- magical artifact discovery
- character dialogue
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Perception
Reality
Objectification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess hidden strengths?
- What assumptions limit your understanding?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay the object's danger, causing complacency.
