Almost eight years since its finale aired,The Vampire Diariescontinues to be one of the most beloved teendramas.
The Vampire Diarieshas its legacy for a number of reasons.
Additionally, the characters are unique and compelling, and theirromancesare nothing short of epic.
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Above all else,the show has amazing writing, and some of the most memorable lines of dialogue.
These are the 10 most iconic quotes fromThe Vampire Diaries, ranked.
Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers.
The lives, loves, dangers and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers.
10"I’m shallow.
I’m worse than shallow; I’m a kiddie pool!"
She becomes strong, determined, and sure of herself.
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That being said, Caroline is still a lot of fun, even in the show’s first season.
One of the funniest lines inThe Vampire Diariescomes froma self-deprecating and insecure momentfrom Caroline in Season 1.
I’m worse than shallow; I’m a kiddie pool!"
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9"Hello, Brother."
It shows how far they’ve come, and how much they still mean to each other.
8"I fell in love with a vampire who makes me feel alive."
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The high stakes and immortal lives involved lead to some beautiful and legendary romantic connections.
In the same episode, they give each other reassurances with versions of this same line.
One of the best romantic lines of the show has the same counterpartfor both Bonnie and Enzo.
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In the same episode, they give each other reassurances with versions of this same line.
7"I love you, Elena.
And it’s because I love you that I can’t be selfish with you."
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Damon then erases the memory for her, putting Elena’s needs above his wants… You just need to hear it.
I love you, Elena.
And it’s because I love you that I can’t be selfish with you."
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6"I met a girl.
But then the sun came up and reality set in.
Well, this is reality.
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It is one of the earliest iconic quotes of the show, setting the tone for everything to come.
But then the sun came up and reality set in.
Well, this is reality.
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It is one of the earliest iconic quotes of the show, setting the tone for everything to come.
5"All you’re able to do is be ready for the good.
So when it comes, you invite it in, because you need it."
Meeting Stefan was a huge turning point for Elena in starting to live her life again.
This line marks a major change in Elena that sets off her storyline for the show.
She then writes, “All you might do is be ready for the good.
So when it comes, you invite it in, because you need it.
I need it.”
This line marks a major change in Elena that sets off her storyline for the show.
4"Dear Diary, a chipmunk asked me my name today.
I told him it was Joe.
That lie will haunt me forever."
The show also has some truly hilarious lines, many of the best of these belong to Damon.
Damon may play the angry “bad guy” quite a bit, but he is also very funny.
Damon’s sarcastic and sharp jokes are some of the very best lines of the show.
Damon’s sarcastic and sharp jokes are some of the very best lines of the show.
Damon’s funniest line comes from him teasingStefan in Season 3.
I told him it was Joe.
That lie will haunt me forever."
A large part of Klaus' development isthrough his relationship with Caroline.
2"You want a love that consumes you.
You want passion and adventure, and maybe even a little danger."
Elena meets Damon, and they instantly connect.
Elena meets Damon, and they instantly connect.
You want passion and adventure, and maybe even a little danger.
1"He’s your first love.
I intend to be your last.
However long it takes."
The line perfectly sums up their relationship and Klaus' devotion to Caroline…
In the Season 4 finale, Klaus allows Tyler to return to Mythic Falls, surprising Caroline.
Klaus then tells Caroline, “He’s your first love.
I intend to be your last.
However long it takes.”
At the center ofThe Vampire Diariesare these epic romances that transcend time, primarily because they involve immortal vampires.
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