Quote by Cassandra Clare

He wanted to make her laugh. He wanted to sit and listen to her talk about books until his ears fell off. But all these were things he could not want, because they were things he could not have, and wanting what you could not have led to misery and madness.

He wanted to make her laugh. He wanted to sit and listen to

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This quote expresses the speaker's longing for certain desires that seem unattainable. The person yearns to bring joy to someone through laughter and engage deeply in conversation about books. However, they acknowledge that wanting these things which are out of reach can only bring sadness and craziness. It suggests a recognition of the limits and consequences of desire, emphasizing the idea that unfulfilled wants can lead to personal anguish and mental turmoil.

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