Twilight / Life and Death Quotes

“Try not to get caught up in antiquated gender roles.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I thought about falling to my knees on purpose. This was the kind of beauty you worshiped. The kind you built temples for and offered sacrifices to. I wished I had something in my empty hands to give her, but what would a goddess want from a mediocre mortal like me?”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“Death is Peaceful, Life is Harder”
― Stephanie Meyer, 暮光之城：暮色重生

“You know I don't understand what you mean, right?" I asked.
"I'm counting on it," she said, and then her eyes focused behind me. "I think your friends are upset that I've stolen you."
Suddenly I could feel all their eyes boring into my back. For once, it didn't bother me at all.
"They'll survive."
She grinned. "I may not give you back, though."
I swallowed too loud and she laughed.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“Not that she wasn't hot - she was super, mega, hot - but not.. approachable. Like, not even the Rock would dare to whistle at her, if you know what I mean.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“Seriously, though, this wasn’t a life and death situation—it was just high school. It’s not like anyone was going to bite me.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“And so the lion fell in love with the lamb,”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I sat with my legs folded under me, my elbows on my knees and my chin on my hands. It was very warm--the sun felt strange on my skin now that I was so used to the rain--and the meadow was still lovely, but it was just background now. It didn't stand out. I had a new definition of beauty.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“She cut him off. “We’re finished, thank you very much, that ought to cover it, no change, thanks.” She was already out of her seat. I fumbled for my wallet. “Um, let me—you didn’t even get anything—” “My treat, Beau.” “But—” “Try not to get caught up in antiquated gender roles.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“Since she obviously preferred me dead, she was pretending that I was.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I didn’t feel the need to rub it in to every cheeseburger I conquered.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“My face was burning, and I knew I must look like a gorilla on a greyhound.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“Another legend claims that we descended from wolves—and that the wolves are our sisters still.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“That had always been my way, though. Making decisions was the painful part for me, the part I agonized over. But once the decision was made, I just followed through—relieved that the choice was made.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“As always, I was too aware of Edythe sitting close enough to touch, but still so far away she might as well have been a product of my imagination.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I don’t really know anything about cars. I wouldn’t be able to fix anything that broke, and I couldn’t afford a mechanic.…”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“Sleep is one. Never-ending consciousness gets tedious. I think I’d enjoy temporary oblivion. It looks interesting.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“It was like waking up from a dream—the kind you didn’t want to lose, the kind you kept your eyes closed tight for, rolled over and covered your head with a pillow for, trying to find a way back in.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“But what if I’m not a superhero? What if I’m the villain?”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I didn’t relate well to people my age. Maybe the truth was that I didn’t relate well to people, period.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“smarmiest”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“Ahora mismo, considero que la humanidad está muy sobrevalorada.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I felt like some crazy old miser, gloating over his piles of gold coins, only instead of coins, it was seconds that I hoarded.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“—Te llamó guapa —prosiguió al fin, acentuando más el ceño fruncido—. Y eso es prácticamente un insulto con el aspecto que tienes hoy. Eres mucho más que hermosa.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Crepúsculo / Vida y Muerte

“Don’t you ever again think that I don’t want you. I will always want you. I don’t deserve you, but I will always love you. Are we clear?”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“Because if that’s what it is, don’t worry. If you want me to go away after a while, I can. You can show me what to do so I won’t get either of us in trouble. I don’t expect you to put up with me forever. You didn’t choose this any more than I did. I want you to know that I’m aware of that.” She waited for me to move my hand. I did it slowly. I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear what was next. She growled softly and flashed her teeth at me— not in a smile. “You’re lucky I didn’t bite you,” she said. “The next time you put your hand on my mouth to say something so completely idiotic—and insulting —I will .” “Sorry.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I’m always good when I’m with you.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I never wanted this for you, Beau,” Edythe continued. “I would give anything to take this away. I’ve made so many mistakes. I should have stayed away from you, from the first day. I should never have come back again. I’ve destroyed your life, I’ve taken everything from you.…” It sounded like she was sobbing again.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“I’m alone.” I’d never been more alone in my entire life.”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death

“You’re wrong, you know,” she said. “Huh?” “I can feel what you’re feeling now—and you are worth it.” The feeling of being slowly skinned didn’t let up. “If anything happens to them, it will be for nothing,” I whispered. She smiled kindly. “You’re wrong,”
― Stephenie Meyer, Twilight / Life and Death