Quote by Cassandra Clare

He felt his heart, which no longer beat, contract, and he wondered if there was anything in the world as painful as not being able to protect the people you loved.

He felt his heart, which no longer beat, contract, and he wo

Summary

This quote highlights the deep emotional pain experienced by the narrator when realizing his inability to protect his loved ones. The mention of his heart, no longer beating, suggests a profound sense of loss and inconsolable grief. The contraction of his heart signifies the physical and emotional agony of failing to safeguard those closest to him. The quote resonates with the universal human fear of being unable to shield our loved ones from harm, evoking a powerful sense of vulnerability and powerlessness.

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By Cassandra Clare

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