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“What they had between them was still as fragile as flickering candle flame, as delicate as eggshell - and he knew that if it shattered, if he somehow let it break and be destroyed, something inside him would shatter too, something that could never be fixed.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“What they had between them was still as fragile as flickering candle flame, as delicate as eggshell - and he knew that if it shattered, if he somehow let it break and be destroyed, something inside him would shatter too, something that could never be fixed.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, 2007

A relationship is fragile and can break both parties, causing irreparable damage to each.

In simple terms: Relationships are delicate and can hurt both sides.

Key Takeaway

Protect fragile bonds.

Themes

love vulnerability trust damage healing

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • friendship
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

fragility interdependence emotional risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize early signs of strain?
  • What steps can you take to safeguard a delicate relationship?
A Different Perspective

If you ignore warning signs, the damage may be irreversible.

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