35 Best Stefan Salvatore Quotes From The Vampire Diaries

Supriya Jain
Dec 12, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Feb 18, 2021
Edited by Luca Demetriou
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'Vampire Diaries' fans, listen up!

Even after its final story, the show, even today, holds a special place in many hearts. Regardless of the fictional, mythical settings and characters of vampires, werewolves, witches, 'The Vampire Diaries' is loaded with affection, drama, misfortunes, and grievousness.

The storylines in the show will make you fall in love, swoon, and cry your heart out. It is an incredibly woven tale that revolves around Elena, Damon, and Stefan.

Though every character has its own binding charms, Stefan is a sweetheart you will simply fall for. This is the reason that Stefan Salvatore quotes are loved by all the fans.

Stefan Salvatore started 'The Vampire Diaries' as a tormented character. As his character developed and a more significant amount of his journey was unveiled, his existence’s hidden darkness was glimpsed from time to time.

Stefan had his immoral sides; however, despite being a complex personality, he hardly led his dark side rule. Overall, he was the hero you can believe in, a good character. And the final and best version of him was proved when he sacrificed himself in the end for a happy ending which was solely not his to enjoy.

Stefan ends up with his long term love interest, Caroline Forbes. Read on for some of the best Stefan Salvatore quotes.

If you like this article, do read Elena Gilbert quotes and 'Vampire Diaries' quotes.

Best Stefan Salvatore Quotes

Stefan Salvatore is dark, charismatic, yet a remarkable character no girl can stop from crushing on. To revive his allure and personage, we have enlisted some of the best Stefan Salvatore quotes in the history for you that will surely melt your heart.

1. “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.

2. “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.

3. “We choose our own path. Our values and our actions, they define who we are.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

4. “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.

5. “For over a century, I have lived in secret. Until now. I know the risk but I have to know her.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

6. “The pleasure I’ll get off watching you suffer is greater than any pain I’ll ever feel.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

7. “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.

8. “I don’t know who I am without you, but I know that as long as I’m with you, time will standstill.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

9. “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.

10. “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.

11. “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.

12. “This isn’t about what you do in her name, Damon. It’s about what you do in her absence.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

Stefan Salvatore Book Quotes

Whether it be Stefan Salvatore quotes to Elena, Stefan Salvatore love quotes or quotes about Stefan Salvatore, the readers can't get enough of Stefan Salvatore. Read on for some of the best 'Vampire Diaries' quotes from Stefan Salvatore that will definitely make an impact on your heart.

13. “It hurts me. It hurts me, knowing what I’ve done. And that pain—that pain is with me all the time.

And every day I think that if I just...if I just give myself over to the blood, I can make that pain stop. It would be that easy.

And every day I fight that. And I am so terrified that one day...I not going to want to fight that anymore more, Elena. And the next time I hurt somebody, it could be you.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

14. “To beat the villain, Damon. you have to be the better villain.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

15. “I lost control today. Everything I’ve kept buried inside came rushing to the surface. I’m simply not able to resist her.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

16. “Damon, I work for the Devil. I don’t have to play fair.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

17. “I can’t think of a better reason to die. But if you want to stay here, I’ll totally understand.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

18. “I’m not sad. I’m frickin hungry!”

- Stefan Salvatore.

19. “Don’t torture yourself with memories from the past.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

20. “Don’t think I’m not noticing all the good you’ve been doing. Keep it up. It means something.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

21. “Please dance with your alcoholic vampire boyfriend.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

22. “I don’t think Elena necessarily came into my life to be soul mate.

I mean, she was. We loved each other, but she was also the only person I’ve ever met who actually believed that my brother was worth loving.

And she reminded me that I used to believe that about him too. 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.

23. “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.

24. “We choose our own path. Our values and our actions, they define who we are.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

Iconic Stefan Salvatore Quotes

Stefan Salvatore quotes are amongst the most iconic ones in the book and are enjoyed a lot by the readers and watchers all over the world. Here are some of the most iconic Damon Salvatore and Stefan Salvatore quotes for you to enjoy.

25. “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.

26. “It doesn’t matter if it’s good or if it’s terrible. It doesn’t matter because life isn’t about your final moments. It’s about the moments that led up to them.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

27. “You’d be surprised how easy it is to forget the past, Elena.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

28. “You’re my brother. I’m not gonna give up on you. I never will.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

29. “Actually, this is my happy face.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

30. “It’s hard to tell my mind to stop loving you when my heart still does.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

31. “New rule: You live your life, you heal, and in the meantime, we’re friends.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

32. “All I can remember is hating you. There may have been a time when that was different, but your choices have erased anything good about you.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

33. “You wanna let yourself get killed? That’s not heroic. That’s tragic.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

34. “I moved on. It’s time for you to say goodbye, too.”

- Stefan Salvatore.

35. “Dear Diary, Today I convinced myself it's okay to give up.

Stick with the status quo, now just isn't the time. But my reasons aren't reasons there excuses and the truth is, I'm scared Stefan. I'm scared that if I let myself be happy for one minute, that the my world is going to come crashing down and I don't know if I'll be able to survive that.”

- Elena Gilbert.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Stefan Salvatore quotes] then why not take a look at Damon Salvatore quotes, or Caroline Forbes quotes.

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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