Top 400 Nalini Singh Quotes (2025 Update)
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351. “That’s your idea of teaching? I could’ve been splattered from here to Manhattan!”

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352. “The Council turned an elite squad into a mockery,” Marjorie had said to Zaira more than once. “They used us as a whip on the backs of those who would oppose their rule, while allowing the true threats to roam free.”

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353. “The scope of it might have driven another man mad; it was to Kaleb’s advantage that he’d had his brush with madness as a child and survived. Whether or not he was sane was another question.”

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354. “Heroes, I’ve learned, don’t always wear white. Sometimes they come from the darkness, shadows among shadows.”

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355. “I told Caliane that trying to civilize me is like trying to civilize a jungle cat,” Naasir said with a shrug. “We pretend to like people until we get hungry and want fresh meat.” A glance around, a glint in his eye. “I honestly do like you all. I haven’t thought about eating you for at least two centuries.”

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356. “Sahara’s jaw set in a stubborn line familiar to him from her childhood. “You may carry his genes,” she said, “but you are not and never will be Enrique’s son.” A passionate negation that vibrated with cold fury. “If you were, you wouldn’t find pleasure in touching me with care, only in causing me pain.” Pressing her fingers to his lips, she shook her head. “You’re Kaleb. That is your identity.”

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357. “I had a five-year plan once. It was a good one, too. Then life happened. – Unknown street philosopher.”

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358. “A single instant of kindness, she thought again, her heart breaking. How do we save them all, Aden? One at a time.”

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359. “Though her breathing had gone shallow, she moved like lightning, her legs scissoring to take out those of the stupid, stupid man who’d stood so close to her.”

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360. “Damn it, Honor, what do I do with an Ancient mother-in-law who thinks I’m a bug?” One that had infested the life of Caliane’s beloved son.”

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361. “Surely,” he said, “you don’t doubt Samuel Rain’s genius. Are you a monkey?”

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362. “My men and women are loyal and will fight to the bloody end,” he said, his broad shoulders holding the weight of a staggering number of lives, “but I’m afraid I am about to lead them into certain death.”

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363. “IN THE YEAR 1979, the Psy race made the decision to embrace Silence and condition all emotion out of their young; to become without hope or despair, anger or fear, sorrow or joy.”

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364. “Seven months Naasir had been hunting. Seven months since he’d told Ashwini he was ready to find a mate. Seven months and still his mate hadn’t made herself known to him. Didn’t she know he was looking for her?”

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365. “Zaira had no dealings with children. Not even Arrow children. “What am I supposed to do?” she said to Aden. “Pick her up.” “Like a sack of supplies?” “A bit more carefully.”

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366. “Me, I like my woman so tough grown men whimper and hide when they see her coming their way.”

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367. “First you throw bread at my head and bow you expect me to be a movie critic- Raphael said to Elena.”

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368. “Without you, I would be a monster.”

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369. “In a world of those who follow the rules without deviation those who innovate even in the shadows, will rule. Never be a carbon copy.” -Ena.”

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370. “It wasn’t only his city that was healing, Raphael thought, his eyes catching the refracted light that betrayed Aodhan’s presence in the sky; his people were, too. And it had all begun with a single, vulnerable mortal who did not accept that to be an archangel was to be always right.”

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371. “This man, he could make her his slave, her body his command. -Sahara.”

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372. “Something bad happened to me, didn’t it?” Worse than the captivity, worse than the torture after she created the labyrinth. Kaleb knew he’d made a major tactical error. But he’d promised Sahara he’d never lie to her, so he said, “Yes,” and waited. “I’m not ready yet.” Her hand fell to his shoulder. “Not strong enough yet. But I will be soon.”

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373. “I researched sexual intimacy the same way I research everything else. Methodically and in intricate detail.”

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374. “Our laws might seem harsh but we’re not inhuman. We treasure every unique individual. We make room for difference.”

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375. “I accepted being a damn damsel in distress for you. You can be the hunky archangel in distress for once.”

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376. “Rest, heal. I’ll come by again soon.” Maybe she was scared at what was being asked of her, but if Izak could smile through his agony, she’d damn well find the guts to be what he needed her to be.”

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377. “Even if they join us, we won’t save all of them.” It was a grim truth. “Then,” Sahara said, the fingers of one hand locking tightly with Kaleb’s, “we save the ones we can. Together.” “Always.”

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378. “He’s built to protect, to shield, and they made him a killer.”

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379. “When did you get so bossy, Ms. Baird?” “Self-defense against a certain T-Rex.”

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380. “Hawke nodded. He trusted the alphas of the leopard and falcon packs on a gut level. Neither Lucas nor Adam would ever knife him in the back, of that both parts of him were dead certain.”

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381. “A woman who knows me, understands what I am, and who wants to have secret rules with me.”

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382. “Now I’m going to have my dinner. Unless you’d like me to further kick your mangy ass.”

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383. “He hugged her again, before she could put some distance between them. Then the most sneaky wolf in the den lowered his voice and whispered, “But you’ve got an advantage, sweetheart. You’re already in his head. And you know how to mess with it.”

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384. “We are not that anymore. We are not only assassins trained to die and to kill. We do not abandon the weak or the hurt. And we never, ever leave our own behind.” That, he decided at that instant, would be the new motto of the squad, be what all trainee Arrows were taught. No Arrow is disposable. No Arrow is to be left behind.”

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385. “I’ll have an aneurysm with that much togetherness.”

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386. “I will undo the universe for you.”

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387. “Maybe she didn’t know exactly how to be a consort, but she knew the members of a team functioned better with acknowledgment. And these people were all part of her team now – part of her family.”

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388. “Things we build ourselves, they matter.”

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389. “I will personally nail his nuts to the floor before slicing him to ribbons.”

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390. “He held Aden’s gaze, the other man’s expression unreadable. “It’s the alpha’s responsibility and his privilege to create that environment – we are the guardians of every heart in our care.” Aden Kai might not be changeling, but he was an alpha and he held within his hands the power to change his people from the inside out.”

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391. “Trust to a Mercant is a complicated thing. It usually requires years of acquaintance, several background checks, and a probationary period.”

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392. “The dark existed whether you looked at it or not.”

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393. “Say what you would about the dietary requirements, vampirism sure did do great things for the skin and body.”

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394. “Immortals don’t get heart attacks.” “Look closely. This is my not-laughing face.”

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395. “I’ve had reports of this one being in the city, but no close-up pictures till now. He’s some kind of pretty. I could just take a bite out of that firm –.”

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396. “Insanity, blood-soaked death, murderous aggression, this is who the Psy were before Silence. No other race, it is said, bred more vicious, more intelligent, or more sadistic serial killers. But worse was the clawing madness that destroyed so many of them, saints and sinners alike, until it became known as the flip side to their incredible psychic gifts.”

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397. “I don’t want any more murdered women in my family, Raphael.” It came out a painful rasp. “I’ve had enough.”

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398. “Pfft,” a male said. “I can kiss on a single breath for at least three minutes.” “Yeah? How about you show us?” “Or are you all words and no action?” The heavily built bear spread his arms. “Which lovely lady wants to volunteer to be the object of my lusty affections?” His gaze landed on Silver. “Ms. Mercant? I could show you – Never mind, I like my head on my neck.”

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399. “He watched her leave in a sweep of midnight and dawn, her wings unlike any other, and he knew he’d damn his own honor and take vengeance on the world should anyone dare lay a finger on her.”

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400. “Fangs flashed in her face. “It’s so nice when lunch has the manners to present itself on the doorstep.”

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