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Good thing Quote by Cassandra Clare

“You don’t have to tell me good things about your mother,” he added. “I already know them.” “Do you?” He shrugged slightly. “She raised you, didn’t she?” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““You don’t have to tell me good things about your mother,” he added. “I already know them.” “Do you?” He shrugged slightly. “She raised you, didn’t she?””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Princess, 2013

People often assume we know others' virtues without questioning.

In simple terms: Assumptions about others' goodness.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about others.

Themes

assumptions family knowledge

Mood

inquisitive reflective

Type

philosophical conversational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • personal reflection
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

perception relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you truly know someone's character?
  • How do you verify assumptions?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can blind us to truth.

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