Klaus Mikaelson quotes from The Vampire Diaries

Klaus

(to Stefan) You can either remain here living your life in Mystic Falls or you can embrace what you truly are - leave town with me and save your brother’s life.

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You don't have to negotiate your brother's freedom. When I'm done with him, he won't want to go back.

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Human life is just a means to an end. Our means, to our end.

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Gentlemen, the worst thing for Elena Gilbert... is the two of you.

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Your trap failed, mother. I live and I will go on living. Let your beloved spirits try to preserve you again. I dare you to come after me. I will build an army so big no one will ever touch me. My survival will haunt you through eternity. You will never destroy me!

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(catching Caroline in the hall after she escapes Alaric) It’s okay, you’re safe. We’ll save Elena. You go straight home. You stay inside, do you understand?

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That's why I'm here. I'm leaving town. Just need to pick up a few road trip necessities. Spare tire, flashlight... doppelganger.

Ah, you incessant woman. (As Tyler) Hey, mom, what's up?

Klaus

In what world do the words "tell no one" mean "tell your brother and every teenage sycophant in town"?

Klaus

"Silas rests on the far side, the means of his destruction at hand." [Looks at the photos of Jeremy's tattoo on the computer screen.] Turn the cryptex to the right. [Caroline turns the cryptex to the right] Stop. The top of the hilt reveals a key to a nautical map. Turn it to the left. [Caroline turns the cryptex to the left] Now turn the other piece. [Caroline turns the other piece of the cryptex] There's something else.

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Was it worth it? To see her smile? To make her dream night come true? Was it worth it?

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In the shared interest of giving Caroline the night of her dreams, I'm gonna allow you five seconds before I rip your heart out of your chest. Five, four, three–

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(on his cellphone) Caroline. I'm standing in one of my favorite places in the world, surrounded by food, music, art, culture, and all I can think about is how much I want to show it to you. Maybe one day you'll let me.

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There are plenty more of these to go around. Who's next? I can do this all day.

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Welcome to New Orleans, old friend.

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That is the mark of the Phoenix Sword.