Quote by Cassandra Clare

Being sixteen forever sounded good until you really thought about it. Then it didn't seem like such a great prospect.

Being sixteen forever sounded good until you really thought

Summary

This quote highlights the initial allure of eternal youth and sixteen being considered a pinnacle of life's joy and freedom. However, upon deeper reflection, the speaker realizes the limitations and stagnation that would come with never progressing beyond that age. It suggests that staying a teenager indefinitely may not offer the same sense of fulfillment and growth as experiencing the natural and inevitable changes of life.

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Youth Immortality Simon Lewis Vampire

By Cassandra Clare

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