Twilight (2008) - Quotes

Bella's Observations on Edward's Unusual Traits

Bella Swan: You're impossibly fast, and strong. Your skin is pale white and ice cold. Your eyes change color, and sometimes you speak like – like you're from a different time. You never eat or drink anything. You don't go out in the sunlight. How old are you?

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Struggling with Forbidden Desire

Edward Cullen: I don't have the strength to stay away from you anymore.

Bella Swan: Then don't.

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Mind Reading and Misunderstandings

Bella Swan: You say you heard what they were thinking? So what, you read minds?

Edward Cullen: [looks at specific people] I can read every mind in this room, apart from yours. Money. Sex. Money. Sex. Cat. And then you? Nothing. It's very frustrating.

Bella Swan: Is there something wrong with me?

Edward Cullen: See, I tell you I can read minds, and you think there's something wrong with you.

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Questioning Knowledge and Understanding

Bella Swan: You gotta give me some answers.

Edward Cullen: Yes, no, to get to the other side, 1.77245 …

Bella Swan: [[w:Pi|π] I don't want to know what the square root of ] is.

Edward Cullen: You knew that?

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Confronting Violence and Moral Choices

Edward Cullen: I should go back there and rip those guys heads off.

Bella Swan: Uh, no, you shouldn't.

Edward Cullen: You don't know the vile, repulsive things they were thinking.

Bella Swan: And you do?

Edward Cullen: It's not hard to guess. Will you talk about something else? Distract me so I won't turn around.

Bella Swan: You should put your seatbelt on.

Edward Cullen: [laughs] Why don't you put your seatbelt on?

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Vampires Discuss Their Intentions and Hunger

James: [tormenting Waylon] It's always the same inane questions: "Who are you?

Victoria: What do you want?

James: Why are you doing this?

Laurent: James, let's not play with our food.

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Complicated Feelings in Uncertain Relationships

Bella Swan: You know, your mood swings are kind of giving me whiplash.

Edward Cullen: I only said it'd be better if we weren't friends, not that I didn't want to be.

Bella Swan: What does that mean?

Edward Cullen: It means, if you were smart, you'd stay away from me.

Bella Swan: Okay, well, let's say for argument's sake that I'm not smart. Would you tell me the truth?

Edward Cullen: No, probably not. I'd rather hear your theories.

Bella Swan: I have considered radioactive spiders and kryptonite.

Edward Cullen: That's all superhero stuff, right? What if I'm not the hero? What if I'm the bad guy?

Bella Swan: You're not. I can see what you're trying to put off. But I can see that it's just to keep people away from you, it's a mask.

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Conflicted Feelings About Friendship and Sacrifice

Edward Cullen: Bella, we shouldn't be friends.

Bella Swan: You really should've figured that out a little earlier. I mean, why didn't you just let the van crush me and save yourself all this regret?

Edward Cullen: You think I regret saving you?

Bella Swan: I can see that you do. I just don't know why.

Edward Cullen: You don't know anything.

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Communication Breakdown Between Edward and Bella

Edward Cullen: What's in Jacksonville?

Bella Swan: How did you know about that?

Edward Cullen: You didn't answer my question.

Bella Swan: Well, you don't answer any of mine, so. I mean, you don't even say "hi" to me.

Edward Cullen: Hi.

Bella Swan: Are you gonna tell me how you stopped the van?

Edward Cullen: Yeah. I had an adrenaline rush. It's very common. You can Google it.

Bella Swan: [trips] Floridians. That's what's in Jacksonville.

Edward Cullen: Could you at least look where you walk? Ah, I'm sorry if I'm being rude to you all the time, I just think it's the best way.

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A Moment of Truth and Denial

Bella Swan: You – you stopped the van. You pushed it away with your hand.

Edward Cullen: Well, nobody's gonna believe you, so...

Bella Swan: I wasn't gonna tell anybody. I just need to know the truth.

Edward Cullen: Can't you just thank me and get over it?

Bella Swan: Thank you.

Edward Cullen: You're not gonna let this go, are you?

Bella Swan: No.

Edward Cullen: Well, then I hope you enjoy disappointment.

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Foster Dads and Matchmaking in Twilight

Jessica Stanley: Dr. Cullen's like this foster dad slash matchmaker.

Angela Weber: Maybe he'll adopt me.

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Support and Solitude in Friendship

Eric Yorkie: Anything you need, tour guide, lunch date, shoulder to cry on?

Bella Swan: I'm really kind of the suffer-in-silence type.

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Friendly Banter Between Charlie and Billy

Charlie Swan: Bella, you remember Billy Black.

Billy Black: Glad you're finally here. Charlie hasn't shut up about it since you told him you were coming.

Charlie Swan: Keep exaggerating, I'll wheel you into the mud.

Billy Black: Right after I ram you in the ankles.

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High School Dynamics and Romantic Tensions

Jessica Stanley: That's Edward Cullen. He's totally gorgeous, obviously. But apparently, nobody here's good enough for him. Like I care.

Mike Newton: Arizona! Yo, what's happening? So, you and Cullen, huh? I don't like it. I mean, he just looks at you like you're something to eat.

Renée Dwyer: Come on, we gotta talk, boys! Are you being safe?

Emmett Cullen: Babe, come on, it's just a game!

Mike Newton: How you likin the rain, girl?

Eric Yorkie: [''Laughs''] Bella, look! It's a worm, it's a worm!

Eric Yorkie: Chillax. No feature.

Charlie Swan: It sure like hell is not okay.

Charlie Swan: You can kiss your license goodbye.

Charlie Swan: She always did know how to worry.

Charlie Swan: I'm as healthy as a horse.

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A Lion's Love for a Lamb

Edward Cullen: And so the lion fell in love with the lamb.

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Wolves Descend in Edward's Brief Absence

Edward Cullen: I leave you alone for two minutes and the wolves descend.

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Commitment to Protecting Loved Ones

Edward Cullen: I'll do whatever it takes to make you safe again.

A Declaration of Devotion and Commitment

Edward Cullen: Bella, you are my life now.

A Cautionary Statement from Edward Cullen

Edward Cullen: You better hold on tight, spider monkey.

Ignoring Rosalie: Edward's Perspective

Edward Cullen: Just ignore Rosalie. I do.

The Struggle of Inherent Differences

Edward Cullen: My family... we're different from others of our kind. We only hunt animals. We've learned to control our thirst. But it's you, your scent, it's like a drug to me. You're like my own personal brand of heroin.

The Allure of a Dangerous Predator

Edward Cullen: I'm the world's most dangerous predator. Everything about me invites you in. My voice, my face, even my smell. As if I would need any of that. As if you could outrun me! As if you could fight me off. I'm designed to kill.

Struggling with Uncontrollable Desire

Edward Cullen: I don't have the strength to stay away from you anymore.

Protective Feelings in Twilight

Edward Cullen: I feel very protective of you.

Exploring Identity and Morality in Twilight

Edward Cullen: What if I'm not the hero? What if I'm the bad guy?

Gratitude and Moving On

Edward Cullen: Can't you just thank me and get over it?

Determination in the Face of Adversity

Bella Swan: [Voice-over] No one will surrender tonight. But I won't give in. I know what I want.

Desperation in the Face of Separation

Bella Swan: [to Edward] What?! Are you... no! No! I don't even know what you're... how?! What?! What are you--?! What are you talking about—you want me to go away?! NO! I can't... I can't-- I can't just leave you! Ah-! Ah-! We can't be apart! You can't leave me.

Reflections on Life and Death

Bella Swan: [Voice-over] Death is peaceful, easy. Life is harder.

Balancing Humanity and Supernatural Presence

Bella Swan: Could you act human? I mean, I've got neighbors.

Certainties in Love and Danger

Bella Swan: [Voice-over] About three things I was absolutely positive: first, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him – and I didn't know how dominant that part might be – that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.