36 Quotes From Vlad The Impaler

Vlad the Impaler, a historical figure shrouded in both legend and infamy, continues to captivate the imagination with his dark yet fascinating legacy. Known for his ruthless rule and military prowess, Vlad III of Wallachia has been immortalized in folklore and history as Dracula. Stories of his brutal tactics and unyielding leadership have left a lasting impact, inspiring countless tales and myths over the centuries. In this exploration, we unveil a carefully curated selection of 36 quotes attributed to Vlad the Impaler, offering a glimpse into the mind of a ruler whose name still evokes awe and fear. Join us on this journey through history, as we delve into the words and wisdom—both terrifying and insightful—of one of history's most enigmatic figures.

1. “I guess there's just a time for doing dumb things.” - Steven Brust

2. “True heroics must be carefully planned - and strenuously avoided.” - Steven Brust

3. “Sometimes you have to be alone to think, and sometimes the best place for thinking isn't home.” - Heather Brewer

4. “Are you having performance issues?” I asked in surprise. “Bite your tongue,” Vlad said, with a snort. “I was seeing if Dermot understood sign language, but from the look on his face, it seems not.” - Jeaniene Frost

5. “What the hell was that?” I gasped. “Premature inflammation,” he replied. “Happens sometimes. Very embarrassing. I don’t like to talk about it.” - Jeaniene Frost

6. “Eh, I’ll be inside,” Vlad said with another soft scoff. “For some reason, I feel the urge to watch Hitman followed by Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” - Jeaniene Frost

7. “Even though he was inside the house, I could still hear Vlad’s sardonic mutter of “Where’s a tissue when I need one?”I turned my face away from Bones after a long moment, ending our kiss, and called out,“If you’re not too busy watching Hitman, I hear Dracula 2000 is a good movie.”“Vicious,” came Vlad’s reply, amusement clear in his tone.” - Jeaniene Frost

8. “I know I'm delicious. Nummy.....nummy.-Vlad” - Jeaniene Frost

9. “Does no one think to warn people before they meet me?" Vlad muttered, shooting an irritable look at Mencheres.” - Jeaniene Frost

10. “Vlad made a mental note to amend the friend code: thou shalt not date the girl that thy best friend has a crush on...nor shalt thou try sticking thy best friend in the chest with a sharp hunk of wood.” - Heather Brewer

11. “It never gets easier, missing you. And sometimes I wonder if it ever will.” - Heather Brewer

12. “You arrogant...” thrust through the stomach of a snapping zombie, twisting and using all my strength to cleave him in half “... over published...” wasn't going to work, it clawed at the blade, and my God, these things were tough, “...showy old bat...” Crack! There went my head into the wall. If I didn't have a split skull, I'd be amazed. “What are you waiting for? Aren't you the king of all bogeymen? The legend children fear will devour them if they don't behave?”“Come on, Vlad, live up to your reputation! If you can't burn to death one Egyptian vampire chained to a wall, how did you ever drive the Turks from Romania?”“You did it!”“Of course, I'm Vlad Tepesh, what did you expect?” - Jeaniene Frost

13. “They'll torture you for months before killing you if you run" Otis shrugged, as if this was an everyday occurrence.” - Heather Brewer

14. “Wrong. Enemies don't fight with such determined passion. That kind of focus is reserved for friends at odds with one another."pg 69 Tomas to Vlad” - Heather Brewer

15. “She raised a sharp eyebrow at him. "Vlad, no offense, but look at you. If you're not a vampire, you're clearly the most anemic goth I've ever seen."... "We believed you. Because that's what friends do."pg267 October to Vlad” - Heather Brewer

16. “We have to leave!" I said to Vlad. "Now.""Run, Forest, run!" Vlad mocked."Stow it, Drac," I snapped” - Jeaniene Frost

17. “‎"What the hell was THAT?" I gasped."Premature inflamulation," he replied. "Happens sometimes. Very embarrassing, I don't like to talk about it."A snort of amusement came from my right. I swung in that direction to see Bones bestow the most approving look on Vlad he'd ever given him. Then his expression sobered as he met my gaze.” - Jeaniene Frost

18. “You’re meant for me, and I will have you.” - Jeaniene Frost

19. “I'm attracted to a lot of hot guys. If Chris Hemsworth were here, I'd light him up like a firecracker with how fast I'd jump on him.” - Jeaniene Frost

20. “I’m the only authentic Vlad. Everyone else is merely an envious imitation.” - Jeaniene Frost

21. “I stretched out my hands as if to ward him off. “Not yet. I want to know what your end game is first.” Another flash of teeth, this time showing his fangs. “To have you screaming my name within the hour.” - Jeaniene Frost

22. “Yes, but you are still only human.”I laughed, the sound of it drowned out by the crunch of rocks as the mountain continued to shudder as though in the throes of birth pangs.“So was Van Helsing, yet in every movie, he beat the vampire in the end. Never underestimate the power of humanity.” - Jeaniene Frost

23. “He tasted like sin made into wine: dark, heady, and impossible to resist.” - Jeaniene Frost

24. “I was sitting cross-legged in bed, trying without success to pretend I'd misunderstood the image I'd glimpsed. Yeah, right. Because Vlad had been between my legs looking for a set of keys he'd lost.” - Jeaniene Frost

25. “V.L.A.D.: Vampire League Against Discrimination.” - Carrie Vaughn

26. “Only fools pity survivors their scars and you should never kowtow to fools” - Jeaniene Frost

27. “Vlad made a sound too harsh to be a growl. "You won't be satisfied until you've brought me to my knees, is that it?""Why not?" It shot out of me with all the recklessness of my still-broken heart. "You brought me to mine.” - Jeaniene Frost

28. “You should be afraid. Very afraid. Before, I told you if you wanted to end things between us, I would let you go, but, Leila"--his voice deepened--"I lied.” - Jeaniene Frost

29. “Words.” His tone sharpened. “I shared my house, my bed, and my blood with you, as well as offered you a place in my life forever. What are words compared to that?”I sighed, my anger dissipating as quickly as his flames had. “Oh, Vlad, if you believed that, you would’ve told me what I wanted to hear to just appease me. You didn’t, which proves saying ‘I love you’ means more to you than everything else.” - Jeaniene Frost

30. “No one feels like you do, so every brush of your skin is a cruel reminder of what I’ve lost. I can barely stand the sight of you because you’re more beautiful than I’ve allowed myself to remember, and when I cut that wire off Maximus and smelled you all over him, I wanted to kill him more than I’ve wanted to kill anyone in my life, yet I couldn’t because of my promise to you.”Slow tears continued to trickle down my cheeks, but for a different reason this time.“You care.”The words were whispered with a despairing sort of wonder. He wasn’t willing to rescind his loveless vow, clearly, but I was wrong about the apathy I’d thought he felt. That he admitted all the above was surprising enough; the fact he’d done it within earshot of his pilots was no less than shocking.Vlad grunted. “Don’t worry. I intend to kill them as soon as we land.” - Jeaniene Frost

31. “You see, you don’t want me to love you. You want the version you’ve made up. The knight, even though I’m the dragon and I always will be.” - Jeaniene Frost

32. “Do you know what happened the last time I loved someone?”Growled against my skin with such tempered violence that my shiver turned into a shudder. I nodded.“No you don’t.” Another lethal growl. “You only know how she died. Let me tell you how she lived— in fear. My actions horrified her, as they horrify you. My enemies exploited her, as they exploit you, so it was more than an advancing army that made her throw herself from our roof. It was me.” - Jeaniene Frost

33. “I despise flowery speech since those who use it are usually guilty of the worst betrayals later. That and the type of life I’ve lived have made me incapable of saying the pretty words you deserve to hear, yet if I made you a vampire, you’d feel my emotions as clearly as I hear your thoughts now.”Then he drew my hand to his chest, placing it over his heart.“I never turned any of my previous lovers because I didn’t want them to feel how little I cared. You I loved, yet you left me because I wouldn’t verbalize my emotions. That will probably happen again, but if you could feel what you mean to me, Leila” —his voice deepened— “words wouldn’t matter.” - Jeaniene Frost

34. “You might be the cruelest person I’ve ever met,” he said in a conversational tone.“What?” I gasped.“My first wife killed herself. Took me centuries to get over it and love again, yet you weren’t going to mention that you might be compelled to slay yourself in front of me.” - Jeaniene Frost

35. “When I heard the ghouls coming for you, all I cared about was reaching you in time. How often must I tell you that you mean more to me than vengeance? I can live without defeating my enemies, but I cannot live without you.” - Jeaniene Frost

36. “He was impolite while making a point? This is Vlad the Impaler. His points usually come at the end of a long pole.” - Jeaniene Frost