Gaze Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Will gave a short, disbelieving laugh. "It's true," he said. "I am no hero." "No," Tessa said. "You are a person, just like me." His eyes searched her face, mystified; she held his hand tighter, lacing her fingers with his. "Don't you see, Will? You're a person like me. You are like me. You say the things I think but never say out loud. You read the books I read. You love the poetry I love. You make me laugh with your ridiculous songs and the way you see the truth of everything. I feel like you can look inside me and see all the places I am odd or unusual and fit your heart around them. For you are odd and unusual in the same way." With the hand that was not holding his, she touched his cheek, lightly. "We are the same." Will's eyes fluttered closed; she felt his lashes against her fingertips. When he spoke again, his voice was ragged but controlled. "Don't say those things, Tessa. Don't say them." "Why not?" "You said I am a good man," he said. "But I am not that good a man. And I am—I am catastrophically in love with you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Angel (The Mortal Instruments series) by Cassandra Clare, 2007
A character confesses deep, imperfect love, emphasizing shared oddities and mutual understanding despite self‑doubt.
In simple terms: Two people recognize their shared quirks and love each other despite flaws.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love that sees and accepts your flaws.
Themes
love
identity
vulnerability
acceptance
Mood
tender
hopeful
intimate
Type
romantic
dialogue
confessional
When to use this quote
- confession of love
- supporting a partner
- overcoming insecurity
- expressing affection
Key Concepts
self‑acceptance
shared experience
intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you accept someone’s flaws while maintaining boundaries?
- What makes shared oddities a foundation for love?
A Different Perspective
The confession may be idealized, not reflecting real‑world complexities of relationships.
