23 Negan Quotes to Praise One of the Best Villains in Culture

Negan from the hit series "The Walking Dead" is the villain that everybody loves to hate. His ability to combine his murderous tone and ways with his moments of wisdom and sometimes comic relief makes him eligible as one of the best villains in TV culture. Below are some legendary Negan quotes from the show.

Negan is someone who is mainly known for his brutal ways. However, he is also a complex character whose slightly more redeemable traits show that he is willing to do what he must for the protection and security of his group. At the same time, though, he is also a man who has performed unforgivable and extremely harsh acts against other characters.

A lot of his brutal actions have involved gory murder. Nonetheless, he quickly took "The Walking Dead" fandom by storm with his captivating and unforgettable moments right out of the gate. He became the main villain of season six. From his violent behavior and harsh personality to his snappy one-liners, these Negan quotes place him as one of the best villains on-screen.

Negan's quote: "I'm sorry, I never know exactly which eye I'm supposed to look at. It's a little bit distracting." | Source: Facebook/TheWalkingDeadAMC

Negan Quotes That Can Be Considered Inspirational

"You're not saving this world, Rick. You're just getting it ready for me." — Negan

"Lucille is thirsty... she is a vampire bat!" — Negan

"Look at you. Answering the door like a big boy." — Negan

"I thought we were having a moment..." — Negan

"I wouldn't accept your surrender if you came to me on your knees." — Negan

Negan's quote: "But you kill one, and you could be saving hundreds more. And that is what we are all about. We save people." | Source: Facebook/TheWalkingDeadAMC

"All right, you know what? It's been a long day. Let's take five." — Negan

"I'm a God damn cat!" — Negan

"I'm sorry, I never know exactly which eye I'm supposed to look at. It's a little bit distracting." — Negan

Negan Quotes That Taught Lessons about Being a Villain

"I can't be the only one to notice that you got a fat lady in charge of keeping track of rations, can I?" — Negan

"I wouldn't accept your surrender if you came to me on your knees." — Negan

Negan' quote: "I wouldn't accept your surrender if you came to me on your knees." | Source: Facebook/TheWalkingDeadAMC

"But you kill one, and you could be saving hundreds more. And that is what we are all about. We save people." — Negan

"Earn for me. Because we're coming back soon, and when we do, you better have something interesting for us." — Negan

"I can't say that I remember rating walkers on hotness…besides, she's clearly a three." — Negan

"I am not dying until I am damn good and ready." — Negan

"You are so gonna regret crossing me in a few minutes." — Negan

Negan's quote: "You see that? I am everywhere." | Source: Facebook/TheWalkingDeadAMC

"If you don't have something interesting for us… somebody's gonna die. And no more magic guns." — Negan

Wisdom Quotes from the Master Villain

"If someone knocks on your door, you let us in. We own that door." — Negan

"Punishment – can't do anything without that. Punishment is how we built everything we have." — Negan

"Negan: Listen to me, you're gonna go with him. And he'll keep you safe. He is good people. Ginny, I can't go with you, and you can't stay with me. Hell, you do not want to stay with me. You don't know me, kid. I am not who you think I am.

Ginny: I... want you to...

Negan: No! All these months and now you want to chat? I killed your dad. I'm not wanted for robbing a wagon train. I killed five men. And your dad, he was one of them. It's why I tracked you down to the farm. Why I let you tag along, 'cause I knew you had no one. You? You're just a debt that I had to pay." — "The Walking Dead"

"No. No. You see, I was only a monster when I absolutely had to be. When I had to put on a show to protect my people. Anyway, the... The Croat, he had a way of, um... Reading people. And then toying with them. And pulling them apart. When a threat needed to be handled, it was a skill set that I found very useful." — Negan

Negan's quote: "Punishment — can't do anything without that. Punishment is how we built everything we have." | Source: Facebook/TheWalkingDeadAMC

Maggie: We don't have time for this.

Negan: Hey, wait, wait, wait. Just... please, look after her for me." — "The Walking Dead"

"You see that? I am everywhere. And this was your shot to prove to me that that fundamental fact was sinking in, and you failed. Which sucks, because your life was about to get so much cooler." — Negan

"And the new world order is this, and it's really very simple, so, even if you're stupid, which you may very well be, you can understand it. You ready? Here goes. Pay attention." — Negan

Negan's quote: "If someone knocks on your door, you let us in. We own that door." | Negan's quote: "Punishment — can't do anything without that. Punishment is how we built everything we have." | Source: Facebook/TheWalkingDeadAMC

These Negan quotes show that while the character has done some downright vicious and destructive things, some of his villainous actions have had what he believes are valid motives behind them. This goes to show that quite often, the villain is a complex character with a lot of baggage and personality traits of their own.

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