Whether you were a fan of the horror or fantastical elements of the show, the best Vampire Diaries quotes will transport you back to Mystic Falls. The show aired from 2009 to 2017, becoming one of the trademark shows on The CW. The show may have been filled with magical creatures, but it still managed to be incredibly relatable. With a great cast, including the likes of Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder, every character got a chance to shine on the show, and they're all represented well on this list. There are more than a few Vampire Diaries quotes that are about love, loss, and what it means to be human; be sure to vote up your favorites.
Which of these quotes from The Vampire Diaries made you fall in love with the show? Vote for the lines that are so good they're scary. Once you've made your voice heard, make sure to check out these other shows like The Vampire Diaries.
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145 VOTES
They Have a Power to Hurt You
Elijah Mikaelson: I believe that when you love someone and that person loves you in return, you’re uniquely vulnerable. They have a power to hurt you like nothing else.
145 votes
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209 VOTES
They Expect Good
Damon Salvatore: Because when people see good they expect good.
209 votes
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240 VOTES
Perhaps One Day
Klaus Mikaelson: Perhaps one day, in a year or even in a century. You’ll turn up at my door and let me show you what the world has to offer.
240 votes
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247 VOTES
He's Your First Love
Klaus Mikaelson: He’s your first love. I intend to be your last, however long it takes.
247 votes
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286 VOTES
You Want Passion
Damon Salvatore: You want what everyone wants. You want a love that consumes you. You want passion, and adventure, and maybe even a little danger.
286 votes
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141 VOTES
When It's Real
Lexi Branson: When it’s real, you can’t walk away.
