#allen

The roughest roads often lead to the top. ↗

— Christina Aguilera

#adversity #challenge #success #challenge

The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that a warrior takes everything as a challenge while an ordinary man takes everything as a blessing or a curse. ↗

— Carlos Castaneda

#challenge

As long as everyone's wearing their own pants." "I see I have come in on a fascinating moment in the conversation. ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#eric #simon-lewis #conversation

Interesting" he said. "You know, Simon never mentioned that his roommate was a werewolf. ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#kyle #simon #city-of-fallen-angels

I've figured out why they call it a trial.  Because you try all you can to pull through it.  ↗

— Richelle E. Goodrich

#difficulty #endurance #hardship #richelle #richelle-goodrich

Isabelle chewed thoughtfully on her straw. "That new lead singer they have is hot. Is he single? I'd like to ride him around town like a bad, bad pony- ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#isabelle-lightwood #new-thought

What was that?" Jace said. "Sorry, I think I fell asleep for a moment. Do, continue with whatever mesmerizing thing you were saying. ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#jace-lightwood #city-of-fallen-angels

Max," Jace said. "Max, I’m so sorry. ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#jace-lightwood #max-lightwood #city-of-fallen-angels

You're a public menace. You shouldn't be allowed out on your own. ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#jace-lightwood #simon-lewis #city-of-fallen-angels

Fine,” Kyle said. “I’m a werewolf. I’m not part of a pack, but I do have an alliance. Have you heard of the Praetor Lupus?” “I’ve heard of lupus,” said Simon. “Isn’t it a kind of disease? ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#mortal-instruments #city-of-fallen-angels