Top 120 Lynette Noni Quotes (2026 Update)
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51. “Not all scars are as visible as this. I daresay you have many more inside you. But never forget that every scar is beautiful. And you should never, ever be ashamed of them.”

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52. “At those times when I thought it’d be safer for everyone if I was... gone... all I had do was feel the ink thrumming under my skin. Feel the reminder of what had been taken from me. And I knew I couldn’t do that to someone else, couldn’t put anyone I cared about through that kind of pain.”

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53. “They both looked down at Alex who, unsuccessful in her butterfly-catching attempt and bored of their conversation, was wiggling her eyebrows up and down over and over again, trying to raise one without the other. Why was it so difficult?”

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54. “You say you became the darkness, that it consumed you,” he said, his cobalt eyes soft on hers, “but I call bull on that. I’ve never met anyone who shines as brightly as you do.”

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55. “Never forget, little mouse: no two people look the same, but we are each beautiful in our own ways. The human body is a masterpiece that deserves our respect. Always.”

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56. “Hope was a drug and Kiva, an addict.”

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57. “Our scars define us. They tell a story of courage and survival. They tell of who we are at our deepest being, of the challenges we’ve faced and overcome.”

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58. “But things happen in life that you don’t expect, that you can’t plan for and you’re helpless to stop. Their story didn’t end as it should have.”

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59. “It helps if you have something to live for. To fight for. It grounds you, gives you a reason to get up every morning. It gives you a reason to want to survive. And sometimes, it’s the wanting that makes all the difference. Because once you give up in here” – she pointed to her heart – “then you’re already as good as dead.”

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60. “Only fools find their happiness in others.”

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61. “It’s the first Kaldoras since last year.” Kaiden’s lips twitched. “Yes, they do tend to come around annually.”

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62. “I’m the prison healer,” Kiva answered. “That’s not your name.” He waited a beat, then offered, “I’m Jaren.” “You’re not,” she returned, looking away from him. “You’re D24L103.”

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63. “Something on the ground caught her attention, and she clapped gleefully. “Happy kitty!” Jaren tugged her back before she could try to pet it. “That’s a dead rat.” Kiva pouted as he pulled her away. “Sad kitty.”

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64. “Our scars define us,” Maddis said quietly, the tip of her finger tracing the three slashed lines. “They tell a story of courage and survival. They tell of who we are at our deepest being, of the challenges we’ve faced and overcome.” Whispering now, she patted Kiva’s hand and finished, “Not all scars are as visible as this. I daresay you have many more on the inside. But never forget that every scar is beautiful. And you should never, ever, be ashamed of them.”

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65. “I know for a fact that they’d live it all over again, even the ending, as long as it meant they could keep their beginning.”

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66. “I chose you, Jaren. I will always choose you. Because I love you, and I-.”

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67. “You once told me I was strong and powerful and I could survive anything. That I owed it to myself to find a reason to live. Now I’m telling you the same thing.”

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68. “I have a lot of dreams. A lot of nightmares, too. Only time will tell which path my life will take.”

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69. “How about that, Kaiden? Weddings are a beautiful thing, aren’t they?” Then at the actual wedding, when Alex’s mum had said, loudly, “In case you’re wondering, Kaiden dear, you have Jack’s and my blessing.”

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70. “But when it became an addiction, I knew I had to stop. I recognized the signs once I started craving the pain, the rush of endorfins that broke through the all-consuming numbness I felt. And I knew it wasn’t healthy, knew I wouldn’t be able to help anyone else if I didn’t first help myself.”

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71. “Because the surest way to become a monster is to follow in their footsteps... Death leads to death. But as for me, I choose Life. And I’m sticking with my decision, no matter the consequences.”

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72. “Looking from Alex to Kaiden, taking in their joined hands and having witnessed the sweet kiss, he dryly said, “I bet lover boy Aven would kill to be in your shoes right now, Kaid.”

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73. “Screw the prophecy. You go and make your own destiny. – Niyx.”

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74. “When he’d shared the reason for her other nickname – Sweet Cheeks – she’d thrown something much heavier.”

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75. “People – especially men – could react poorly if they thought their intelligence was being criticized.”

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76. “Kiva has spent over half her life locked in a nightmare. The last thing I want is to make her feel like she’s trapped in another kind of cage, gilded though it might be. I have no idea what the future will bring for us, but right now she deserves the chance to live her life and follow her dreams. I can only hope she’ll grant me the honor of being by her side on that journey, and if she does, you’ll have to find a way to deal with it. I don’t think I can be any clearer than that.”

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77. “Oriel frowned. “You called Flox fat yesterday. He’s not fat – he’s fluffy.”

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78. “Not to mention, you were abducted by rebels, you’re living at the palace, and the crown prince looks at you like he would burn the world to keep you safe. But sure, you’re just a normal, everyday kind of girl.”

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79. “She’d never held much of an interest in art, but looking at him now, her fingers itched for some paint, for some charcoal, for anything that could capture his near-perfect angles.”

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80. “Instead of laughing as he’d intended, Kiva felt new tears well in her eyes at how he was treating her. At how normal he seemed. “No, gods, please don’t start again.” Caldon raised his hands in a pleading sign. “I don’t have anything dry left for you to snot into.”

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81. “You need to stop this,” he said, smoothing her forehead again. “Keep frowning, and you’ll age thirty years in no time. Maybe forty.” She batted away his hand and deliberately deepened her frown. “That’s lovely,” he said. “Real charming.” “Have you always been this annoying?” Kiva asked. “You bring out the best in me, Sweet Cheeks.”

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82. “Whatever he saw caused his anger to bleed away, and then he sighed, long and loud, before releasing her chin only to tug her forward and pull her tight to his frame, wrapping his arms around her.”

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83. “Please, don’t look at me like that. Don’t look at me like I’m broken.”

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84. “You are who you decide to be.”

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85. “Don’t worry, we can write notes to each other when Edna’s not looking,” Oriel whispered to him. Ariana made a disapproving sound, and her young son sent her a sheepish look. “Um, during our break,” Oriel quickly added.”

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86. “You’re both idiots,” he grumbled into their ears. “I don’t know why I love you. Frankly, I deserve better.” He then released them to place loud, smacking kisses on first Kiva’s and then Jaren’s cheeks, before saying, “No more lovers’ spats. My poor little heart can’t take it.”

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87. “Say hello to your precious Niyx for me.”

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88. “Don’t fear the shadows, make the shadows fear you – Lady Mistique.”

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89. “Kiva shot a look at the princess. “You said it’s mostly men who it kills.” Ashlyn shrugged. “I might have fibbed a little. It’s an equal-opportunity poison.” Her silvery eyes danced as she added, “If you’d died, at least you wouldn’t have had to marry Navok. I figured you’d be happy either way.” Deadpan, Kiva said, “Please never try to help me again.”

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90. “Never apologize for loving someone. Even when it hurts.”

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91. “In case you’re wondering, Kaiden dear, you have Jack’s and my blessing.”

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92. “Frazzled?” Alex released a quiet snort. “Who says ‘frazzled’? Are you eighteen or eighty?”

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93. “Careful, judgy,” Caldon said, swinging their hands like children, “or I’ll think you’re jealous.”

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94. “If my heart didn’t already belong to Jaren, I think I’d be in love with you.”

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95. “Tears blurred Kiva’s eyes, and she lunged forward to embrace Caldon, whispering in his ear, “Thank you.” “Gods, why do you always cry when you’re hugging me?” he muttered, patting her on the back. “We really have to work on that.”

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96. “I won’t,” Cresta said, her voice fading out. “And besides, you and I still have unfinished business to attend to first.”

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97. “I’m going to miss this,” she whispered. “Hey, now,” Jordan said, reaching out to tug on a lock of her hair. “We’re not going anywhere.” “Actually,” Bear said wryly, “we’re hopefully going home later today.”

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98. “With one hand curling around her waist and the other moving up to her cheek, Kaiden looked deep into her eyes and whispered, “What’s it going to take for you to finally trust me?”

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99. “He was all that was holding her together.”

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100. “Because it was Caldon. He was paler than a corpse, his golden hair a tousled mess, but his cobalt eyes were sparkling as he drawled, “I leave you alone for a few hours, and look what happens.”

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