Magic or nature, they were much the same thing to Magnus.

Ragnor [was] always happy to see chaos, but not be involved in it.

Magnus did not take such suffering lightly, but even mortals did not die of broken hearts. No matter how cruel Grace had been, he told himself, James would heal. Even though he was a Herondale.

Success is counted sweetest by those ne'er succeed.

We will need to find people who will provide a safe writing space for us, where criticism comes late and love and delight come early.—from Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing

The radiance of that which wants to be born illuminates the shadows, bringing them into the light of awareness that they may be healed.

Persuading people through technology is the next social revolution. Facebook demonstrates just how powerful it will be.

The old water heater in my dressing room was working, but it was kind of tired. It gave off about as much warmth as an agent's handshake.

[War] can no longer be of concern to great powers alone.

If not now then when, if not me then who?

Comparison leads to violence.

Living is the same thing as dying. Living well is the same thing as dying for others.

The cost of quality is the expense of doing things wrong.