# Quote — Cassandra Clare, City of Heavenly Fire

> "I'm a warrior. I was brought up as a warrior. I didn't have toys, I had weapons. I slept with a wooden sword until I was five. My first books were medieval demonologies with illuminated pages. The first songs I learned were chants to banish demons. I know what brings me peace, and it isn't sandy beaches or chirping birds in rain forests. I want a weapon in my hand and a strategy to win."
>
> "So you're saying what brings you peace is war."
>
> "Now you get it."

- Author: [Cassandra Clare](https://www.leafyquotes.com/cassandra-clare.md)
- Book: [City of Heavenly Fire](https://www.leafyquotes.com/cassandra-clare/city-of-heavenly-fire.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/cassandra-clare/city-of-heavenly-fire/im-a-warrior

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> "'You know,' Maia said. 'Catarina said you were pretty harmless--'
>
> Malcolm looked pleased. 'Catarina said I was pretty?'"

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> "Jace shook his head. 'I don't care if I did just set myself on fire,' he said. 'I'm not hugging you.'
>
> Simon sighed and dropped his arms. 'Your loss,' he said. 'If you'd gone in, I would've let you, but honestly it would have been a pity hug.'"

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> "Is our strategy when we actually see him still 'trust me,' by the way?"
>
> "It's still 'trust me.'"
>
> "Oh, good. For a second there I was worried there was going to be an actual plan with, like, steps we could follow. You know, something reassuring."

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