City of Bones Chapter 18 Quotes

City of Bones Chapter 18 Quotes

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Simon

Quote 1

"We all see what we want to see," [Simon] said quietly. (18.197)

This explains the power of magical glamor. When you look at a crumbling mental hospital, that's what you expect to see, and do. But there could be something else there.

Quote 2

"Perhaps [Luke] saw an opportunity to turn the tables. To hurt [Jocelyn] as he'd been hurt." (18.138)

Even though he loves Jocelyn, he might still get mad enough to hurt her. At least, that seems to be the working theory here. And why shouldn't it be? Everyone else in this book seems motivated by revenge.

Quote 3

"Where there is love, there is often also hate. They can exist side by side." (18.128)

There's a fine line between these two seemingly opposite emotions, both rooted in passion, which explains why you can get so incredibly mad at someone you love.