I thought... that we could at least talk about books. - Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince

"It was books that made me feel that perhaps I was not completely alone. They could be honest with me, and I with them."

"Tessa: I won't know if I like it until I try it, will I?"Will: "I've never swum naked in the Thames, but I know I wouldn't like it.""But think how entertaining for sightseers,"said Tessa, and she saw Jem duck his head to hide the quick flash of his grin."

"Astriola. That IS demon pox. You had evidence that demon pox existed and you didnt mention it to me! Et tu, Brute!' He rolled up the paper and hit Jem over the head with it."

"She had never imagined she had the power to make someone else so happy. And not a magical power, either--a purely human one."

"Caliph Vathek and his dark hordeAre bound for Hell, you won’t be bored!Your faith in me will be restored—Unless this token you find untowardAnd my poor gift you have ignored."