Legacies Quotes

The Mikaelson have done terrible things over the centuries. In that respect, we are very much the same. Where we differ, is that we've all come to realize that, no matter how powerful we are, our greatest strength is a family.

Rebecca Michaelson

Season 4

Episode 15

Being a leader means making tough decisions. Sometimes that means benching the star player. And sometimes it means taking it upon yourself to make sure they're ready for the big game.

In my experience, the worst plans can overcome the best, so long as those fighting believe in it. And the person leading them.

It's one thing to be cool with being alone, and then it's another to want to be the lonely girl on purpose.

When we're young, we're taught the distinction between a hero and a villain. Good and evil. A savior and a lost cause. But I've learned the only real difference is just who's telling the story. My name is Hope Mikaelson. I come from a long line of villains. At least, I used to think so, but I don't anymore. The school behind these gates once protected the secrets of people like me. Now, we'll use those secrets to protect others. Because we're heroes. And today we'll be opening our doors to the next class of supernatural beings to teach them to be heroes, too.

Martyrdom, it rarely works out the way people who sacrifice themselves expect it to, trust me.

Goodbyes sure do suck.

I hate public speaking and being watched, so this is hard for me. But I just wanted to take a moment to say how much you all mean to me. I'm a better person because of your friendship, your love and your belief in me. And it's been the honor of my life to fight by your side. So, let's raise a glass. To the families that we make. And to the people that our families help us become.

When steel meets steel and blood is shed, when the fire and fog of war is swimming all around you... trust your instincts.