Gideon Lightwood Quotes

• By the Angel, this place is barely better than a penny gaff,” Gideon said. “Gabriel, don’t look at anything unless I tell you it’s all right.

  Cassandra Clare

  Angel, Gideon, Looks

  Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.1057, Simon and Schuster

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• Life was an uncertain thing, and there were some moments one wished to remember, to imprint upon one's mind that the memory might be taken out later, like a flower pressed between the pages of a book, and admired and recollected anew. - Sophie and Gideon Lightwood

  Cassandra Clare

  Memories, Flower, Book

  Cassandra Clare (2014). “Clockwork Princess”, p.374, Simon and Schuster

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• Sophie," he said, and when she gave him a stern look, he took a hasty swig of the posset. “Miss Collins. I have not yet had a chance to properly apologize to you, so let me take it now. Please forgive me for the trick I played on you with the scones. I did not mean to show you disrespect. I hope you do not imagine I think any less of you for your position in the household, for you are one of the finest and bravest ladies I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

  Cassandra Clare

  Mean, Thinking, Knowing

  Cassandra Clare (2014). “Clockwork Princess”, p.223, Simon and Schuster

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• Gideon Lightwood said he was at the Institute in Madrid. What on earth was he doing there?' 'Faffing about, most likely', said Will.

  Cassandra Clare

  Gideon, Earth, Madrid

  Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.543, Simon and Schuster

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• Gideon touched her cheek, lightly, with the tips of his fingers. “Did you know your name means ‘wisdom’? It was very well-given.

  Cassandra Clare

  Mean, Names, Gideon

  Cassandra Clare (2014). “Clockwork Princess”, p.90, Simon and Schuster

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• Would you?” said Gabriel to Will, hotly. “If it was your family?” His lip curled. “Never mind. It’s not as if you know the meaning of loyalty —” “Gabriel.” Gideon’s voice was a reprimand to his brother. “Do not speak to Will in that manner.

  Cassandra Clare

  Loyalty, Brother, Voice

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• Wasn't it? Is loyalty still a commendable quality when it is misdirected?

  Cassandra Clare

  Loyalty, Quality, Clockwork Princess

  Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.1203, Simon and Schuster

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• Nicely done, brother," said Gabriel from the bed, blinking sleepy green eyes at Gideon. Gideon threw a scone at him.

  Cassandra Clare

  Brother, Eye, Bed

  Cassandra Clare (2015). “Clockwork Princess”, p.92, Simon and Schuster

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• Hmph," she said. "I'd like to see you learn how to manage sitting and standing up straight in stays and petticoats and a dress with a foot's worth of train!" "So would I," said Gideon from across the room.

  Cassandra Clare

  Feet, Gideon, Dresses

  Cassandra Clare (2013). “Clockwork Prince”, p.164, Simon and Schuster

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