There are a lot of amazing things in the world to study. And some of them are even things that don't want to hurt you.

I've just spent a lot of time with supernatural people who were never comfortable in who they were. These kids... These kids will be better.

Take it from a former bourbon drinker: just because something feels good doesn't make it right.

— He still clouds your judgment.
— What are you talking about?
— I am talking about Klaus Mikaelson. A cockroach of a creature who wrought havoc on this Earth for 1000 years and can never be stamped out, ever. And you just want to give him more evil power?

— This isn't earth magic, Hope!
— This wasn't an earth magic problem.

— I'm not a hero, Dad. The only reason I was trying to be is because that's how you're always treating Hope. Let's be honest. She's better at it than I'll ever be.
— Hope is not the goal! Hope is a cautionary tale! And the reasons I trust her are the last things I'd ever want the two of you to experience!

I am grieving, Hope! And maybe you should try that sometime instead of pushing everyone away.

You know, some people think that the real you comes out when your inhibitions are lowered. But in my experience, sometimes what really defines someone is what they won't do.

— This is the part where you tell me you're proud of me.
— You know I'm proud of you. You know it.

— Any other ideas?
— Just one. But, uh... we are both going to hate it.

— This is all very confusing.
— Because you're drunk.

— Why didn't you turn it off?
— Because that's never the answer.
— Isn't it?

— I mean, this psych evaluation you did on her. It has more red flags than a Georgia football game!
— Of course it does, she's a Mikaelson.