--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Anyway, he's [Simon] obviously not here…" description: "\"Anyway, he's [Simon] obviously not here. Go back to what you were doing. What's the point in wasting a perfectly good brick wall when you have someone ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/509/cassandra-clare-9_angel_anyway-he-s-simon-obviously-not-here-go_667380.jpg" --- # Anyway, he's \[Simon\] obviously not here. Go back to what… ![“Anyway, he's [Simon] obviously not here. Go back to what you were doing. What's the point in wasting a perfectly good brick wall when you have someone to throw against it, that's what I always say." And she [Isabelle] stalked off, back toward the bar. - City of Fallen Angels pg 188 hardcover” quote by Cassandra Clare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/509/cassandra-clare-9_angel_anyway-he-s-simon-obviously-not-here-go_667380.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/509/cassandra-clare-9_angel_anyway-he-s-simon-obviously-not-here-go_667380.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/509/cassandra-clare-9_angel_anyway-he-s-simon-obviously-not-here-go_667380.jpg) > “Anyway, he's \[Simon\] obviously not here. Go back to what you were doing. What's the point in wasting a perfectly good brick wall when you have someone to throw against it, that's what I always say." And she \[Isabelle\] stalked off, back toward the bar. - City of Fallen Angels pg 188 hardcover” [Cassandra Clare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cassandra-clare/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker dismisses obstacles, urging action against barriers, using a wall as a metaphor for challenges. **In simple terms:** Ignore obstacles, act boldly against barriers. Key Takeaway Act decisively despite obstacles. Themes action determination overcoming obstacles metaphor Mood determined assertive dramatic Type advice dramatic motivational When to use this quote - personal challenges - conflict situations - motivational speeches Key Concepts wall as barrier conflict resolution assertive behavior Questions to Reflect On - What "wall" are you confronting? - How can you turn obstacles into opportunities? 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