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Angel Quote by Cassandra Clare

“The most remarkable thing about him were his eyes. They were laughing eyes, at once both joyous and tender: they were the radiant pale blue of a sky slipping toward evening in Heaven, when angels who had been sweet all day found themselves tempted to sin.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“The most remarkable thing about him were his eyes. They were laughing eyes, at once both joyous and tender: they were the radiant pale blue of a sky slipping toward evening in Heaven, when angels who had been sweet all day found themselves tempted to sin.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, The Infernal Devices series, 2010

His eyes combined joy and tenderness, likened to a heavenly sky at dusk, suggesting a blend of innocence and temptation.

In simple terms: His eyes were both happy and gentle, like an evening sky.

Key Takeaway

Notice how complex emotions can coexist in a single gaze.

Themes

character emotion description literature duality

Mood

romantic reflective

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • character analysis
  • creative writing
  • visual storytelling
  • emotional intelligence training

Key Concepts

psychology aesthetic symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this duality reveal about his personality?
  • How can we see both light and shadow in others?
A Different Perspective

The poetic description may idealize the person, overlooking flaws.

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