Vampires took offense SO easily—and Parisian vampires were the worst of all.' - The Runaway Queen (The Bane Chronicles, 2) by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson

Love could be a last hope and a star to steer by.

To them, as to Magnus, time was like rain, glittering as it fell, changing the world, but something that could also be taken for granted.

Hello, companion, " said Magnus.The monkey made a terrible sound, half snarl and half hiss."I begin to rather doubt the beauty of our friendship, " said Magnus.

Certainly there were places of greater natural beauty—but Paris but UNNATURAL beauty, which was arguably better.' - The Runaway Queen (The Bane Chronicles, 2) by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson

The mundanes put their faith in their paper money, and when that turns to ash, the world will turn upside down.

Trust. It is like placing a blade in someone's hand and setting the very point to your heart.

Sincerity and gravity, in Magnus's opinion, were highly overrated, as was being forced to relive unpleasant memories. He would much rather be amused and amusing.

He felt he could not be honest without disappointing everybody he loved.

Ducks, embrace me as your king!"--James Herondale.

Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Nor was it wise to tempt angels, even of the fallen sort.

The very nature of open innovation is to take advantage of all sources of creativity in a more open way and make a leap of innovation management to the next level.

Just when we thought everything was going to be okay, we all fell apart.

Acceptance of the danger is of the essence for playing a quality sport.

You are not abandoned until you feel that you are! - On Being Abandoned.

If you can't find it in your own heart to be compassionate look in someone else's before giving up on love altogether.

Divorce can leave children feeling like defectors.

More contact means more sharing of information, gossiping, exchanging, engaging - in short, more word of mouth.

Your destiny is just waiting for you to show up

I am deeply impressed with the designer of the universe; I am confident I couldnt have done anywhere near such a good job.

If you're willing to answer yes to a God outside of nature, then there's nothing inconsistent with God on rare occasions choosing to invade the natural world in a way that appears miraculous.