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“There will always be those who want to tell you who you are based on your name or the blood in your veins. Do not let other people decide who you are. Decide for yourself.”

Tessa Gray, to Clary Fray, pg. 716
Source: The Mortal Instruments, City of Heavenly Fire (2014)
Context: I feel a kinship with you, too, you who have lost both brother and father. I know you have been judged and spoken of as the daughter of Valentine Morgenstern, and now the sister of Jonathan. There will always be those who want to tell you who you are based on your name or the blood in your veins. Do not let people decide who you are. Decide for yourself. That freedom is not a gift; it is a birthright. I hope that you and Jace will use it.

“From the first time I saw you, I've belonged to you completely. I still do. If you want me. -Jace”

Variant: Since the first time i saw you, I've belonged to you completely.
Source: City of Glass

“Do you often sleep tied to the bed?”

Variant: He waved a hand at the ropes. “Do you often sleep tied to the bed?
Source: Clockwork Angel