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“We poison and destroy everything we love” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““We poison and destroy everything we love””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments, 2007

The speaker laments that love leads to self‑destruction, suggesting affection can become poisonous.

In simple terms: Love can be harmful and ruin what we cherish.

Key Takeaway

Guard against toxic relationships.

Themes

love self‑destruction poisonous affection

Mood

melancholy introspective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • novel line
  • character monologue
  • thematic line

Key Concepts

romantic tragedy personal sacrifice emotional danger

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes love feel poisonous?
  • How can we protect what we love?
A Different Perspective

Love is not always destructive.

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