Favorite Emily Thorne Quotes
Seized, confined, captive. Six years of my youth were spent that way. In juvenile detention, many lost hope. For me, being locked away was an impetus for revenge and for the vow that once I got out, I would punish those who took my freedom.
Grace is at the core of tragedy, for if there's no height at which to drop, no pride taken in a life lived, you have nothing to lose. But once in the freefall of disgrace, the only way to change the momentum is to use it to your advantage.
When duress is applied to the emotionally unstable the result can be as violent as it is unpredictable.
Emily: It was one thing when he was working for Conrad, but what business would Jack have with Victoria?
Nolan: Maybe he wants her recipe for Devil's Food Cake.
Addiction, an impulse that, once indulged, is impossible to pacify. Even when starved, the hunger survives.
When I was a little girl the delineation between good and evil was as clear as night and day. But as life grows complicated that line blurs and we learn to justify our actions when we believe we've crossed it. If we aren't careful, those choices can fill us with darkness leaving us destined to never see light again.
[to Conrad] I was always drawn to the Old Testament God--the one who avenges. If you sinned, you paid a price. That seemed fair to me.
[to Nolan] The Graysons are behind all of this. And they're going to pay.
When on a mission of revenge, one must maintain total control, over risks, emotions, and one's enemies. The single greatest threat to success is losing control of your allies.
Emily
Nolan: They have been ahead of us every step of the way. And now, they'll probably kill her if they haven't already, and I told her, Ems, I promised her that I would keep her safe.
Emily: I don't know if Padma is still alive, but I do know that if she is, you are the only person that can find her.
Aiden: I did whatever I did because I thought it was best for you.
Emily: All I ever needed from you was the truth.
Aiden: You really think that Grayson's going to turn himself in?
Emily: For once I have faith.
