I believe in good and evil, said Jem. And I believe the soul is eterna…

Cassandra Clare
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I believe in good and evil, said Jem. And I believe the soul is eternal. But I don't believe in the fiery pit, the pitchforks, or endless torment. I do not believe you can threaten people into goodness. Tessa looked at will. What about you? What do you believe? Pulvis et umbra sumus, said Will, not looking at her as he spoke. I believe we are dust and shadows. What else is there?
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