There are so many worse things than death. Not to be loved or not to be able to love: that is worse.

She did not belong to Will-she was too much herself to belong to anyone, even Jem-but she belonged with them, and silently he cursed the Consul for not seeing it.

He wanted to run to her, wrap her in his arms. Protect her. But it was Jem’s place to do those things, not his. Not his.” -Will Herondale

Our hearts, they need a mirror, Tessa. We see our better selves in the eyes of those who love us.

Jem is nothing but goodness. That he struck you last night only shows how capable you are of driving even saints to madness.

Most people are lucky to have even one great love in their life. You have found two.