43 Damon Salvatore Quotes on Love: ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Bad Boy Was an Eternal Romantic
Dec 14, 2023
A photo of Stefan Salvatore with the quote: "We choose our own path. Our values and our actions — they define who we are." | Source: facebook.com/thevampirediaries
45 Stefan Salvatore Quotes: Love, Loyalty & Brotherhood Beyond Fangs
Jun 13, 202308:00 A.M.
"The Vampire Diaries" continues to captivate hearts globally, even after its final episode in 2017. At the heart of the show is Stefan Salvatore. Explore 41 quotes from Stefan that show why he is the series' standout character.
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As most fans know, Stefan Salvatore is one of the most prominent characters in the 2009 "The Vampire Diaries." He is also Damon's brother, and his personality is quite the opposite of Damon's cold-heartedness and ruthlessness.
Loyal, noble, enigmatic, and compassionate, Stefan attracted others with his magnetic aura during his human days as a "golden boy." His empathy left an indelible mark on his loved ones even after becoming a vampire.
Yet, like any mortal—or immortal—being, Stefan had flaws. At times, he failed to recognize his own mistakes. Nevertheless, his relentless pursuit of self-growth made him a beloved character. Scroll down to relive Stefan's musing on life, love, and brotherhood.
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "Don't torture yourself with memories from the past." | Source: AmoDays
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Stefan Salvatore's Sharp and Witty Quotes
"I'm not sad! I'm freakin' hungry!" — Stefan Salvatore
"He's the better man. He's the right man." — Stefan Salvatore
"I should be out sacrificing my happiness for the good of others. I should be upstairs grooming my hero hair." — Stefan Salvatore
"We choose our own path. Our values and our actions — they define who we are." — Stefan Salvatore
"You won't be sad forever, Elena." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "I have no sense of Damon humor." | Source: AmoDays
"I think I still need to be drunk to understand this story." — Stefan Salvatore
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"I met a girl. We talked. It was epic. But then the sun came up and reality set in. Well, this is reality. Right here." — Stefan Salvatore
"Let me just name the million other people I'd rather be having dinner with right now." — Stefan Salvatore
"I am a vampire. And this is my story." — Stefan Salvatore
"Don't torture yourself with memories from the past." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "I'm not sad! I'm freakin' hungry!" | Source: AmoDays
"You'd be surprised how easy it is to forget the past, Elena." — Stefan Salvatore
"Take it from me. Elena Gilbert never really goes away." — Stefan Salvatore
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"Please dance with your alcoholic vampire boyfriend." — Stefan Salvatore
"Actually, this is my happy face." — Stefan Salvatore
"You are an embarrassment to humanity-free vampires everywhere." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "I think I still need to be drunk to understand this story." | Source: AmoDays
"You can take my town, destroy my house, but you will not touch my car." — Stefan Salvatore
"New rule: you live your life, you heal, and in the meantime, we're friends." — Stefan Salvatore
"If I just give myself over to the blood, I can make that pain stop. Every day, I fight that." — Stefan Salvatore
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"If she turns off her humanity, I don't think we'll ever get her back. I'll do anything to save her." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's Quotes Love, Life, and Inner Struggles
"You were by my side when I needed a friend. You made me laugh. You made me dance. You told me that I would find love again… And, I understand if I have to wait for you, and I will. I'll wait. And when you're ready for me, I will be ready for you." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "Damon, I work for the Devil. I don't have to play fair." | Source: AmoDays
"The real animal is still out there. Waiting for me, challenging me to fight back to stop him. But how do I stop the monster without becoming one myself?" — Stefan Salvatore
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"I'm not doing so great without you. I keep trying to start over, but I can't get anywhere because I'm lost." — Stefan Salvatore
"You don't know what it's like being in love with you. You know, when you and I were together, every single atom in my body told me that it was the right thing, that we were a perfect fit. And that kind of love, it can change your whole life." — Stefan Salvatore
"For over a century, I have lived in secret. Until now. I know the risk, but I have to know her." — Stefan Salvatore
"The pleasure I'll get off watching you suffer is greater than any pain I'll ever feel." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "You wanna let yourself get killed? That's not heroic. That's tragic." | Source: AmoDays
"I don't know who I am without you, but I know that as long as I'm with you, time will stand still." — Stefan Salvatore
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"Elena is warm and kind and caring and selfless, and it's real. When I'm around her, I completely forget where I am." — Stefan Salvatore
"When you feel the blood rush in, you tell yourself that you're gonna get through it; that you're strong enough. Yes, yes–no matter how good it feels to give yourself over to it, you fight it off. You bury it." — Stefan Salvatore
"Look, we don't know what'll happen next to any of us. But we can't let that haunt us. We can't let that make us forget what we mean to one another." — Stefan Salvatore
"You wanna let yourself get killed? That's not heroic. That's tragic." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "To beat the villain, Damon. you have to be the better villain." | Source: AmoDays
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"I'm not depressed. I just wanna rip into someone's artery and feed until I can't feed anymore." — Stefan Salvatore
"I think you were wrong about Caroline. I realize that I may not be able to explain what I feel for her, but it is something, and yeah, maybe all love isn't true love in the messed up way that you and I have experienced it, but I think this could turn into something even better." — Stefan Salvatore
"Because you're my friend. Because I know what it feels like to lose a mother. And because when you told me you hated me, it was pretty much the worst thing I had heard in a long time." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's Quotes Unveiling the Complexity of His Relationship with Damon
"This isn't about what you do in her name, Damon. It's about what you do in her absence." — Stefan Salvatore
"Damon, I work for the Devil. I don't have to play fair." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "For over a century, I have lived in secret. Until now. I know the risk, but I have to know her." | Source: AmoDays
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"That's the thing, Damon. I can't tell you. Elena can't tell you. You have to want to be human for yourself." — Stefan Salvatore
"To beat the villain, Damon. you have to be the better villain." — Stefan Salvatore
"Damon has no regard for human life. He enjoys inflicting pain on others." — Stefan Salvatore
"You're my brother. I'm not gonna give up on you. I never will." — Stefan Salvatore
"My brother's a lot stronger than you think." — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "You can take my town, destroy my house, but you will not touch my car." | Source: AmoDays
"I have no sense of Damon humor." — Stefan Salvatore
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"Her faith in him, it brought Damon and me back together, and yeah, I loved her, more than I thought I could love somebody else, but I think in the end I needed him more than I needed her." — Stefan Salvatore
"If you're so worried that someone is on to you, why don't you leave town, Damon?" — Stefan Salvatore
Stefan Salvatore's quote: "You are an embarrassment to humanity-free vampires everywhere." | Source: AmoDays
"Damon is trying to get you to turn against me." — Stefan Salvatore
"They are people, Damon. She's not a puppet, she doesn't exist for your amusement, for you to feed on whenever you want to." — Stefan Salvatore
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Stefan Salvatore's quote: "Take it from me. Elena Gilbert never really goes away." | Source: AmoDays
Stefan's love and loyalty for his loved ones remained strong until the end. He showed his unwavering devotion by making the ultimate sacrifice, putting Damon and Elena's happiness above his own life.
Through his journey, viewers learn about the significance of love and sacrifice. Stefan's story inspires people to embrace their vulnerability and strive for personal growth, constantly reminding them to be the best versions of themselves.
If you're intrigued by dark and supernatural series, you might also enjoy exploring another captivating show, "Charmed," starring Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty, and Alyssa Milano. Their quotes are just as sagacious as Stefan's.
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