Top 400 Kerri Maniscalco Quotes (2026 Update)
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101. “Cheers to a night of truth amongst enemies. May our hearts only bleed at the loss of our dignity and not because of a dagger in our backs.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

102. “I cannot predict what the future will bring when tomorrow may not come. Any number of things may happen. God may decide He’s had enough of us and wipe the slate clean.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

103. “The devil was a monster, but I would become his nightmare.”

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104. “Curiosity was a disease that plagued me, and I’d yet to find a cure.”

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105. “Instead, he extended a hand. Tears streamed down my face as I stared at it, my sobs nearly choking me now. “Rise,” he said softly. “Just as they always feared you would.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

106. “Monsters were in the eye of the beholder. And no one wanted to discover their hero was the true villain of the story.”

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107. “When I grow up, I want to be a green witch,” Emilia said later, cradled in the nook of her sister’s arms. “I’ll grow all kinds of herbs. And have my own trattoria. My menu will be crafted of magic and moonlight. Like Nonna.”

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108. “Why do villains always wear black?”

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109. “You can’t apply mathematical formulas to people, Cresswell. There’s no equation for human emotion, there are too many variables.”

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110. “He and I were two stars in the same constellation, destined to shine brightly together each night of forever.”

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111. “It is a sad truth that we do not live in a world where differences are accepted.”

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112. “Love makes fools of the wisest.”

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113. “At times my simmering rage was the only indication I was alive.”

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114. “You simply need to hone your powers of deduction, Wadsworth. Look at the obvious and go from there. Most people ignore what’s right before their eyes. They believe they see, but oftentimes only view what they want.”

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115. “As to the stars? Those are what I prefer. More than medical practices and deductions. The universe is vast. A mathematical equation even I have no hope of solving. For there are no limits to the stars; their numbers are infinite. Which is precisely why i measure my love for you by them An amount too boundless to count.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

116. “Monsters were supposed to be scary and ugly. They weren’t supposed to hide behind friendly smiles and well-trimmed hair. Goodness, twisted as it might be, was not meant to be locked away in an icy heart and anxious exterior.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

117. “Darkness was never as appealing as the light to most, but that didn’t mean it was any less integral to life. Too much sunshine withered the soul. Balance was the key.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

118. “Anger was a wall to hide grief behind.”

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119. “I do love the satisfaction of solving a puzzle and proving myself right.”

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120. “Pretend I am as capable as a man? Please, sir, do not value me so little!”

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121. “I adore her in every possible way. Have you ever looked upon someone and felt a spark within your core? She makes me want to accomplish grand things. That’s the beauty of love, though, isn’t it? It brings out the very best within yourself.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

122. “You may hate the truth, deny it, curse it, but the fact remains you are equally enchanted by it. Knowing the flames are hot isn’t always a deterrent from playing with fire.”

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123. “Standing back so someone can walk the rest of their path alone is often the most difficult part, especially when you care.”

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124. “Sometimes strength is knowing when to tend to yourself for a bit.”

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125. “Death was not prejudiced by mortal things such as station or gender. It came for kings and queens and prostitutes alike, often leaving the living with regrets. What might we have done differently if we’d known the end was so near?”

— Kerri Maniscalco

126. “Your heart will conquer darkness. Trust in that.”

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127. “Someone screamed; perhaps it was me. Though it would have made me happier if it were Thomas Blasted Cresswell.”

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128. “Greatness lies in being driven, in not settling simply because you’ve reached one goal. It’s a state of perpetual climbing and striving to best yourself.”

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129. “Whatever you do, you must never speak to the Wicked. If you see them, hide. Once you’ve caught a demon prince’s attention, he’ll stop at nothing to claim you.”

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130. “Nonna cupped my face tenderly, her brown eyes watering. “Love is the most powerful magic. Above all else, remember that. It will always guide you where you need to go.” She dropped her hands and stepped back. “Now go, bambina. Go be brave. Your heart will conquer darkness. Trust in that.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

131. “Cooking was magic and music combined. The crack of shells, the hiss of pancetta hitting a hot pan, the metallic clang of a whisk beating the side of a bowl, even the rythmic thwack of a cleaver against a wooden cutting board.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

132. “Let go of your vengeance, or it will curse us all.”

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133. “Monsters were supposed to be scary and ugly. They weren’t supposed to hide behind friendly smiles and well-trimmed hair.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

134. “Never forget: forging a bond made from love is as dangerous as those made though hate.”

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135. “Back home, women were taught that those wants were evil, wrong. Men could indulge in their baser needs and no one called them ungodly. They were rakes, rogues – scandalous but not ostracized for their behavior. A man with a healthy sexual appetite was considered to be full of vitality, a prime catch. Experienced for his partner, should he ever decide to wed. While women were taught to remain virginal, pure. As if our wants were dirty, shameful things.”

— Kerri Maniscalco

136. “I’d never understand the way a man’s mind worked. My gender didn’t handicap me.”

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137. “A mind is a powerful weapon, but it doesn’t have to be used wickedly,” I said. “That’s a choice.”

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138. “My heart raced. Part of me wanted to draw him into a hug and heal his wounds, and part of me wished to ferret out all his secrets and piece the puzzle of him together this instant.”

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139. “You’d discover your morals aren’t defined in terms such as black or white, good or bad. Most shy away from that level of introspection. It makes us realize we’re villains. At least in part. We also all have the capacity to he heroes.”

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140. “There are seven demon princes, but only four di Carlos should fear: Wrath, Greed, Envy, and Pride. One will crave your blood. One will capture your heart. One will steal your soul. One will take your life.”

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141. “A heart was a curious thing. So contradictory. The way it ached in both good and bad ways. The way it leapt with joy and ceased with sorrow. It could beat madly and wildly during both pleasure and pain.”

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142. “And I love being a sinner too much to ever be a saint.”

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143. “Others would always be out there, trying to knock me down, to tell me who I was or who they thought I should be. People carved words into weapons often, but they only had power if I listened to them instead of trusting in myself.”

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144. “Grief was a vat of quicksand; the more one struggled against it, the deeper it pulled one under.”

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145. “I’ll give you five minutes to get settled and another ten for the Amazing Andreas to call forth the ghosties and convince them to stay for a spot of tea and a chat.”

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146. “Memories, like hearts, can be stolen.”

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147. “I will not appear weak for you to maintain strength.”

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148. “It was more than lust. More than a physical need. I adored every part of her. If she asked me to, I’d unleash every one of my desires, pleasuring her in a way that would let her know precisely how much I cherished her.”

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149. “Sometimes you need to stand out in order to blend in.” “That makes absolutely no sense.”

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150. “Why don’t you talk to me about what’s really troubling you? What emotional dilemma needs sorting out?” He patted his legs. “Sit here and I’ll rock you gently until you or I or both fall asleep.”

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