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Abandon Quote by Cassandra Clare

“Why didn’t you wake me up?' 'I thought you could use the rest. Besides, you were sleeping like the dead. You even drooled,' he added. 'On my shirt.' Clary‘s hand flew to her mouth. 'Sorry.' 'Its not often you get to see someone drool,' Jace observed. 'Especially with such total abandon. Mouth wide…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“Why didn’t you wake me up?' 'I thought you could use the rest. Besides, you were sleeping like the dead. You even drooled,' he added. 'On my shirt.' Clary‘s hand flew to her mouth. 'Sorry.' 'Its not often you get to see someone drool,' Jace observed. 'Especially with such total abandon. Mouth wide open and everything.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Princess, 2013

A character apologizes for a crude mistake, highlighting awkward intimacy and humor in relationships.

In simple terms: Apology after an embarrassing act.

Key Takeaway

Own mistakes with humor.

Themes

humor intimacy mistakes relationships communication

Mood

lighthearted empathetic

Type

conversational narrative

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

social awkwardness personal boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recover from embarrassing moments?
  • When is humor appropriate in apologies?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not fully repair hurt feelings.

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