46 Katherine Pierce Quotes from ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Bleeding Love, Hate, and Cutthroat Sarcasm

Katherine Pierce may be villainous, but she is difficult to pin down, with viewers sometimes feeling sorry for this antagonistic individual. Read the 46 quotes below to understand this nuanced character better.

Katherine Pierce, played by Canadian actress Nina Dobrev, was one of the major villains of "The Vampire Diaries" series. She used to be a vampire and a Petrova Doppelgänger, which is a mystical being manifested by a complex and rich history, beholding powerful magic.

Gorgeous on the outside, Pierce's character is ultimately villainous. This character is selfish, self-obsessed, cold, cunning, and calculated. However, there are moments within the show where she appears to act with genuine kindness, making her character more complex than initially assumed. Read these 46 quotes to get to know her better.

Katherine Pierce's quote: "I'm Katherine Pierce. I survive." | Image: AmoDays

Katherine Pierce Quotes That Show off Her Strength

"I survived childbirth, the death of my entire family, and 500 years of running from an immortal hybrid. You can understand why I'm a little upset that I'm on the verge of being defeated by a sinus infection!" — Katherine Pierce

"This town is our home, and those vampires are my family. I will not let anything happen to us." — Katherine Pierce

"I'm Katherine Pierce. I survive." — Katherine Pierce

"I'm tired of running. For the first time in my life, I'm going to stop running and start fighting." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce Quotes on Putting Yourself First

Katherine Pierce's quote: "I was looking out for myself. I will always look out for myself. If you're smart, you'll do the same." | Image: AmoDays

"So, how do you help the guy who always comes to the rescue? Stefan's the hero; it's who he is at his core. He can't always come through for himself, but he can always come through for everyone else." — Katherine Pierce

"Humanity is a vampire's greatest weakness. No matter how easy it is to turn it off, It keeps trying to fight its way back in. Sometimes I let it." — Katherine Pierce

"I was looking out for myself. I will always look out for myself. If you're smart, you'll do the same." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce Quotes on Love and Hate

"Kiss me or kill me. We both know you're only capable of one." — Katherine Pierce

"I don't deserve to be loved." — Katherine Pierce

"I'm the one who taught you how to love." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's quote: "Love, hate — such a fine line. I can wait." | Image: AmoDays

"You wanna know why I came back? I have a better question. Why did you? For Elena? No. You came back here to fall in love with me all over again, didn't you?" — Katherine Pierce

"You hate me, huh? That sounds like the beginning of a love story, Stefan, not the end of one." — Katherine Pierce

"Your father used your love for me against you. He poisoned your blood. And then Damon, being Damon, nearly ruined everything." — Katherine Pierce

"Life is too cruel; if we cease to believe in love, why would we want to live?" — Katherine Pierce

"Yes, I have done terrible things. But I do love you, Stefan. Even if you don't believe it." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's quote: "You hate me, huh? That sounds like the beginning of a love story, Stefan, not the end of one." | Image: AmoDays

"I think you're witchy girlfriend is afraid you've run away with your ghostly lover." — Katherine Pierce

"Love, hate — such a fine line. I can wait." — Katherine Pierce

Scary and Endearing Katherine Pierce Quotes

"We both know I could rip you to shreds and do my nails at the same time." — Katherine Pierce

"I'm just a girl looking for a partner in crime." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's quote: "We both know I could rip you to shreds and do my nails at the same time." | Image: AmoDays

"Which one of you is gonna get to kill the elusive Katherine Pierce once and for all?" — Katherine Pierce

"I want what I want, Stefan. And I don't care what I have to do to get it. My list of victims is a long one, and I have no problem adding one more name to that list." — Katherine Pierce

"I will rip this town apart until it rains blood" — Katherine Pierce

"I'll be the safest psychotic [expletive] in town." — Katherine Pierce

"Witches and their spells. So many people to sacrifice." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's Sarcastic and Cutthroat Quotes

Katherine Pierce's quote: "Do you really think I want to take a road trip with you? America's most boring, self-righteous vampire?" | Image: AmoDays

"Do you honestly believe I don't have a plan B?" — Katherine Pierce

"You have everything — and it's not because you're a good little girl who deserves happiness." — Katherine Pierce

"You're a monster, Elena. You deserve to die." — Katherine Pierce

"Do you really think I want to take a road trip with you? America's most boring, self-righteous vampire?" — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's Giggle-Worthy Quotes

Katherine Pierce's quote: "Cold, manipulative, good hair. You really are my daughter." | Image: AmoDays

"Cold, manipulative, good hair. You really are my daughter." — Katherine Pierce

"Something tells me that my witch is better than your witch." — Katherine Pierce

"How's my dress? It screams safe and predictable. Am I right? Or am I right?" — Katherine Pierce

"Bon Bon, no need for goodbye. I'll see you on the flip side." — Katherine Pierce

"Apparently, the universe just doesn't want me to heal from vampire blood. Stupid, universe." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's Bloodsucking One-Liners

Katherine Pierce's quote: "Do you like who I am, or do you miss who I was?” | Image: AmoDays

"I just needed a place to crash." — Katherine Pierce

"Do you have any idea what it's like to run in heels? I have blisters, Damon." — Katherine Pierce

"That's why I need you not to get mad at me. Because when you get mad, you get anxious and violent, and you rip people's heads off. But I'm gonna help you fix that." — Katherine Pierce

"Little tip, woman to woman — don't piss off the diabolical ones." — Katherine Pierce

"I'm the only non-bitter person at this bitter ball." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's quote: "Do you have any idea what it's like to run in heels? I have blisters, Damon." | Image: AmoDays

"Great. Then my work here is done." — Katherine Pierce

"You have no idea of the future I've planned for us, Stefan. You, me, and Damon. No rules." — Katherine Pierce

"Do you like who I am, or do you miss who I was?" — Katherine Pierce

"I can't help it." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's quote: "Witches and their spells — so many ingredients, so many people to sacrifice." | Image: AmoDays

"I need everyone to believe that I perished in that fire."— Katherine Pierce

"So call it pride or vanity, but after the life that I've led, I refuse to drift off into the sunset." — Katherine Pierce

"Witches and their spells—so many ingredients, so many people to sacrifice." — Katherine Pierce

Katherine Pierce's quote: "I survived childbirth, the death of my entire family, and 500 years of running from an immortal hybrid.” | Image: AmoDays

"The Vampire Diaries" initially aired in 2009, where, with the release of the first "Twilight" film the year before, there was a cultural craze surrounding the genre. It eventually ended in 2017 but managed to collect 67 nominations and 37 awards during its prime.

Dobrev received some of these awards, taking home the People's Choice Awards in 2014 and 2015, among other acclamations. She has also been nominated and won awards for other performances, such as taking home a 2012 Awards Circuit Community Award along with her "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" co-stars for Best Cast Ensemble.

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