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Quote by Cassandra Clare

“It's not like a stab wound you can protect me from. It's a million little paper cuts every day.”

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In this thought-provoking tale, the protagonist is thrust into a world where the line between right and wrong is blurred. The story unfolds in a city where power is concentrated in the hands of a few, and the masses struggle for survival. The narrative delves into themes of identity, morality, and the human spirit, as the protagonist grapples with the complexities of their own existence amidst a backdrop of societal decay. more

Author

Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare is a renowned American author, best known for her young adult fantasy novel series, 'The Mortal Instruments'. Her works blend elements of magic, romance, and adventure, captivating young readers worldwide. more

“There are some things about myself I can’t explain to anyone. There are some things I don’t understand at all. I can’t tell what I think about things or what I’m after. I don’t know what my strengths are or what I’m supposed to do about them. But if I start thinking about these things in too much detail, the whole thing gets scary. And if I get scared, I can only think about myself. I become really self-centered, and without meaning to, I hurt people. So I’m not such a wonderful human being.”

Hurt Strength Scared Self Centered Human Being Myself

Book:The Elephant Vanishes

Source: The Elephant Vanishes

“That’s what weak people do,”said the Dollmaker. “They’re afraid, and hurt others with that fear. But there comes a point at which they don’t deserve our pity any more.”

Fear Hurt Weak Afraid

Book:The Dollmaker of Krakow

Source: The Dollmaker of Krakow

“Not all kisses heal an open wound.”

Love Poetry Hurt Heartbreak Kiss Breakup Kisses Giovanniedesadeleer Giovannie De Sadeleer Wound

Author:Giovannie de Sadeleer

“How easily one is hurt. Or is it only I who am so stupidly vulnerable.”