“You snuck up on me,” she said. “I guess I’m not much of a Shadowhunter, huh?”
Simon shrugged. “Well, in your defense, I do move with a silent, pantherlike grace.”

“The boy shrugged. "I've forgotten it," was all he said. And then, "I guess I wasn't taught well enough."”

“Oh, what would you like on your vegetarian pizza?" "Dead pigs and cows," I said. She glanced up at me and wrinkled her nose. "They're vegetarians," I said defensively.”

“It snuck up on me—growing up, I mean.”

“Exactly," said Maddie. "What’s your favorite flavor?"
"I bet I can guess," said Simone. "Chocolate."
"Strawberry," said Maddie."Vanilla,” said Seth.”

“Why do you tell me you love me only when you're drunk or dreaming? she asked. I have awful timing, said Simon”

“You ate something yesterday. You sure?"asked Simon
Jace shrugged."Well, I wouldnt swear on a stack of Bibles. I think it was yesterday, though.”

“Well, you know, your mom gets like this sometimes," Simon said. "Like when she breathes in or out.”

“Well, I guess I'll see you around. You're the first Shadowhunter I've ever met."
"That's too bad,"said Jace, "since all the ones you meet from now on will be a terrible letdown.”

“Whenever I see grace, I’m moved.”