Quote by Cassandra Clare

It's the mortal cup Jace, not the mortal toilet bowl.

It's the mortal cup Jace, not the mortal toilet bowl.

Summary

In this quote from Cassandra Clare's novel, "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," the character Jace emphasizes the significance and value of the object in question, the mortal cup, by juxtaposing it with something mundane, like a toilet bowl. By using humor and a contrasting image, Jace highlights the importance of treating important and powerful objects with respect and reverence rather than dismissing or trivializing them.

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Mortal Instruments City Of Bones

By Cassandra Clare

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