Top 500 L.J. Shen Quotes (2026 Update)
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451. “If you want to look at your fiercest protector, at the one person you can always count on, take a good look in the mirror.”

— L.J. Shen

452. “There was much I needed to tell her. Much I’d found out in the days since she departed. I was in love with her. I was dreadfully in love with her.”

— L.J. Shen

453. “I didn’t feel ugly in his arms, even when his hand touched my scar.”

— L.J. Shen

454. “Experience had taught me that time was good at two things: healing and killing.”

— L.J. Shen

455. “I would spread, and conquer, and be remembered, so that other women would not end up like me.”

— L.J. Shen

456. “Because Knight refuses to win the game. Penn is trying to kill Las Juntas’ chance to win so he can save me, but Knight doesn’t let him because he knows he deserves it.”

— L.J. Shen

457. “You are chaotic, crazy, and full of wars and angst. But you’re the liveliest place I’ve ever been to.”

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458. “Yesterday, at the dinner table, he had the audacity to assume that not only did I choose my way of life, but I loved it, too. He never once contemplated that maybe I merely made peace with it, choosing instead to pick my battles where I would emerge the victor over those that were already lost.”

— L.J. Shen

459. “Can I go Christian Grey on your ass and invite you for a trip in my private plane?” I flashed her my pearly whites.”

— L.J. Shen

460. “I had an inkling Grace had gone out with Easton. I also had an inkling Easton was getting murdered tonight by yours truly.”

— L.J. Shen

461. “She melts into a puddle when I wink at her. Easy prey. My favorite snack.”

— L.J. Shen

462. “Feelings did not interest me unless I found a way to exploit them.”

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463. “In a way that made me resent him simply because men that handsome aren’t trustworthy.”

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464. “Part of me wants to chase her. To watch in slow motion as she collapses underneath me and I rip her to shreds. The other wants her to stand toe to toe with me so we can battle it out until we’re both bloody and exhausted.”

— L.J. Shen

465. “I’ve handed you everything else I own, including my heart, which I don’t want back.”

— L.J. Shen

466. “If I could have predicted how this day was going to end, it would not be in Ho the Not-Pimp’s upscale flat – if I was in America, I’d call it a penthouse, but I’m not – eating cheeseless pizza and making out. I don’t even care about the tomato-onion-oregano.”

— L.J. Shen

467. “In the end, it was worth it. Every small piece of who made us who we are today. Stronger. Happier. Wholer.”

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468. “We can skip the parts where other guys touch you,” West grumbled.”

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469. “Knight is gorgeous, and not only does he know it, but he would also advertise it on a billboard if it were possible.”

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470. “Experience had taught me that time was good at two things: healing and killing. I waited for the healing part to come every single day.”

— L.J. Shen

471. “You,” he whispered, kissing my cheek, “are so effortlessly yourself.”

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472. “I know women are fond of battery-operated devices, but they’re never as good as the real thing.”

— L.J. Shen

473. “I wanted you to look at me the way you look at your fantasy book – with a mixture of awe, anticipation and warmth.”

— L.J. Shen

474. “He didn’t want to let me in. And I could no longer purge him out.”

— L.J. Shen

475. “Having her felt almost too easy at that moment, yet entirely impossible.”

— L.J. Shen

476. “Vaughn was never uncomfortable. He wore his skin with arrogance, like a crown.”

— L.J. Shen

477. “I’d learned people come and go out of your life frequently and without notice. Solitude was more than a life choice. It was a virtue. A vow of sorts.”

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478. “Because I think about you before I think about myself. Always remember that, Little Ballerina. Always.”

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479. “The most important dance you’ll have in your life is one that does not require music. Alex Winslow, Broken Hearts Blvd.”

— L.J. Shen

480. “I died. The end.”

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481. “He fascinated and infuriated me.”

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482. “The therapist was good. I’ll give her that. She asked if I remembered being a fetus. I said no. Then she asked if I had any memories of not living. I said no. “That’s what death feels like, Rosie. You won’t remember it happened, so, in a sense, it’s almost like you live forever.”

— L.J. Shen

483. “I don’t want to like you Lenora, I want to ruin you.”

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484. “Most people love whatever’s the closest. What they’re used to.”

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485. “Because you’ve already dipped your sausage in my family gravy, and even though I know it’s a secret recipe everyone wants more of, I’m afraid you’re all out of luck.”

— L.J. Shen

486. “I won’t let you fall, Tex,” he said quietly.”

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487. “Every part of you is lickable. Nothing is going to change it. Especially your battle scars.”

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488. “It can be a date,” he muttered.”

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489. “I flew directly into my cage, asking him to lock me inside. Because the beautiful lie was far more desirable than the awful truth. The cage was warm and safe. No harm could find me. I wrapped my arms around his neck, burying my head in his steel chest and holding my breath to prevent the next sob.”

— L.J. Shen

490. “When did you become so” – he searched for the right word – “fierce?” I smiled. “Since I found out being a pushover doesn’t equal being nice. Being strong is not only kind on myself – but on other people too.”

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491. “Hiraeth: a homesickness for a home you can’t return to or that never was.”

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492. “The only person I needed was me.”

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493. “You’re crazy, uncalculated and lethal for me.” I take a step in her direction. “So yeah. Being by your side is exactly where I should be.”

— L.J. Shen

494. “Maybe she exhausted herself mid-meltdown. Like when toddlers fall asleep in the height of their tantrum.”

— L.J. Shen

495. “The less you said, the more you were feared.”

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496. “I loved her when I hated her. And I loved her when I didn’t want anything to do with her.”

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497. “I’ll walk through fire for you.”

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498. “There won’t be a next Rosie. And there won’t be another story like ours. This is it, Rose LeBlanc. And this is us. If there is no you, then there is no me.”

— L.J. Shen

499. “Love is art. Some people shut their eyes and refuse to see it. Others visit every museum in the world.”

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500. “I know, sweetheart.” His tone turned soft, scratchy. “Can I do anything for you?” I asked. “Can you climb on top of me and ride me?” “No.” “Then you can’t do anything for me, Nix.”

— L.J. Shen