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“We live and breathe words. (...) It was books that made me feel that perhaps I was not completely alone. They could be honest with me, and I with them.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““We live and breathe words. (...) It was books that made me feel that perhaps I was not completely alone. They could be honest with me, and I with them.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing Writing Process, 2018

Books provide companionship and honesty, making readers feel less alone.

In simple terms: Books are comforting friends.

Key Takeaway

Read to feel connected.

Themes

reading solitude connection

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • loneliness
  • personal growth
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

literary companionship emotional support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do books influence your sense of self?
  • Can literature substitute for relationships?
A Different Perspective

Reading may not replace real human interaction.

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