Quote by Cassandra Clare

Just because you call an electric eel a rubber duck doesn't make it a rubber duck, does it? And God help the poor bastard who decides they want to take a bath with the duckie. (Jace Wayland)

Just because you call an electric eel a rubber duck doesn't

Summary

This quote, by Jace Wayland, implies that simply giving something a different name does not change its inherent nature. It suggests that labeling or perceiving something as something it is not can lead to dangerous consequences. Just as calling an electric eel a rubber duck does not alter its abilities, attempting to use it as a harmless bath toy could prove disastrous. The quote serves as a cautionary reminder to perceive things as they truly are and not to underestimate or misjudge them based on superficial appearances or name-tags.

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By Cassandra Clare

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