Quote by Cassandra Clare

We are chained to this life by a chain of gold, and we dare not sever it for fear of what lies beyond the drop.

We are chained to this life by a chain of gold, and we dare

Summary

This quote highlights the human tendency to cling to familiarity and avoid taking risks. The "chain of gold" symbolizes the comfortable and secure aspects of life that prevent us from embracing change or exploring the unknown. The metaphor suggests we fear the unpredictable nature of what lies beyond, holding us back from breaking free from our self-imposed restrictions. The quote questions the notion of whether we are truly living to our fullest potential by remaining shackled to our existing circumstances.

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Immortality

By Cassandra Clare

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