Rose Hathaway Quotes:

My death will not be penciled on someone's calendar.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2010). “Last Sacrifice: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.29, Penguin

topic: Calendars, Last Sacrifice, Rose Hathaway

Rose Hathaway: "You see something you like?" Dimitri Belikov: "Get dressed.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Rose, Dimitri, Rose Hathaway, Dimitri Belikov, Driftwood

Promises. I was drowning in promises.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2009). “Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.264, Penguin

topic: Promise, Drowning, Rose Hathaway, Blood Promise

No one had ever called me unnatural before, except for the time I put ketchup on a taco. But seriously, we'd been out of salsa, so what else was I supposed to do?

- Richelle Mead

topic: Rose, Promise, Vampire, Salsa, Vampire Academy

I'm really not good with impulse control.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Rose, Vampire, Impulse, Impulse Control, Academy

I fought against her, trying to mount some kind of defense, but it was like fighting Dimitri on crack.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Fighting, Rose, Trying, Academy, Vampire Academy

If your eyes weren't open, you wouldn't know the difference between dreaming and waking.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Dream, Eye, Differences, Ninth Grade, Rose Hathaway

Some part of you will always ... fight to cling to life and experience all it has. That's why you're so reckless in the things you do. You don't hold back your feelings, your passion, your anger. It makes you remarkable. It makes you dangerous

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy: The Complete Collection”, p.171, Penguin

topic: Passion, Fighting, Rose, Rose Hathaway

A gun. I had been brought down by a gun. It was practically comical. Cheaters, I thought.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2010). “Last Sacrifice: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.291, Penguin

topic: Gun, Cheater, Rose, Last Sacrifice, Rose Hathaway

And I thought the whole point of my education was that violence IS the answer.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2008). “Frostbite: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.36, Penguin

topic: Rose, Answers, Violence, Vampire Academy, Rose Hathaway

By the way, my name's Rose Hathaway. I'm seventeen years old, training to protect and kill vampires, in love with a completely unsuitable guy, and have a best friend whose weird magic could drive her crazy. Hey, no one said high school was easy.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy: The Complete Collection”, p.188, Penguin

topic: Crazy, School, Years, Christian Ozera, Rose Hathaway

The other problem in my life is Dimitri. He's the one who killed Natalie, and he's a total badass. He's also pretty good-looking. Okay—more than good-looking. He's hot—like, the kind of hot that makes you stop walking on the street and get hit by traffic.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Badass, Rose, Hot, Instructors, Dimitri Belikov

The incident with Dawn hadn't been one of my finer moments. I honestly hadn't expected to break any bones when I shoved her into a tree. Still, the incident had given me a dangerous reputation. The story had gained legendary status, and I liked to imagine that it was still being told around campfires late at night. Judging by the look on the girl's face, it was.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2007). “Vampire Academy”, p.43, Penguin

topic: Girl, Night, Judging, Academy, Vampire Academy

What's with all the running, anyway? I mean, I realize the importance of stamina and all that, but shouldn't I be moving on to something with a little hitting? They're still killing me in group practice.” "Maybe you should hit harder.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy: The Complete Collection”, p.53, Penguin

topic: Running, Moving, Mean, Dimitri Belikov, Rose Hathaway

Oh my God," he said. "A kind word from Rose Hathaway. I can die a happy man.

- Richelle Mead

source: Michelle Rowen, Richelle Mead (2011). “Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide”, p.67, Penguin

topic: Men, Rose, Kind, Vampire Academy, Rose Hathaway

You will lose what you value most, so treasure it while you can.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Treasure, Values, Wheel Of Fortune, Shadow Kiss, Rose Hathaway

Back to prison. Maybe if you fake a heart attack, I can make a break for it. (Rose Hathaway says to Lissa Dragomir)

- Richelle Mead

topic: Heart, Rose, Fake, Lissa Dragomir, Rose Hathaway

When I saw you fall..." "You thought, 'Wow, she's a loser.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy: The Complete Collection”, p.137, Penguin

topic: Fall, Rose, Wow, Vampire Academy, Rose Hathaway

That's what I was supposed to say.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Rose, Vampire Academy, Dimitri, Will Always Love You, Dimitri Belikov

You…you got rid of that dress fast," I pointed out between heavy breaths. "I thought you liked it." "I do like it," he said. His breathing was as heavy as mine. "I love it." And then he took me to the bed.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2007). “Vampire Academy”, p.283, Penguin

topic: Funny, Breathing, Bed, Rose Hathaway

But also... well, you and I will both be Lissa's gaurdians someday. I need to protect her at all cost. If a pack of Strogoi come, I need to throw my body between them and her." "I know that. Of course that's what you have to do." The black sparkles were dancing in front of my eyes again. I was fading out. "No. If I let myself love you, I won't throw myself in front of her. I'll throw myself in front of you.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy Complete Series”, p.249, Penguin UK

topic: Love You, Eye, Dancing, Academy, Dimitri Belikov

You have an interesting set of morals," he observed. "Breaking out of jail is okay. But steal a car, and you sound totally outraged.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2010). “Last Sacrifice: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.43, Penguin

topic: Jail, Interesting, Car, Dimitri Belikov, Last Sacrifice

Rose: "If you'd teach me to swear in Russian, I might have a new appreciation for it."Dimitri: "You swear too much already."Rose: "I just want to express myself."Dimitri: "Oh, Roza… You express yourself more than anyone else I know."- Rose Hathaway & Dimitri Belikov (Frostbite)

- Richelle Mead

topic: Appreciation, Rose, Roza, Dimitri Belikov, Dimitri Rose

And than suddenly he was there, charging down the hallway like death in a cowboy duster.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Cowboy, Hallways, Simile, Vampire Academy, Rose Hathaway

I set off, off to kill the man I love.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Men, Shadow, Shadow Kiss, Dimitri Belikov, Vampire Academy

I nearly dropped the plate I held. "You've asked me out tons of times." "Not really. I've made inapproprite suggestions and frequently pushed for nudity. But I've never asked you out on a real date. And, if memory serves, you did say you'd give me a fair chance once I let you clean out my trust fund." "I didn't clean it out," I scoffed.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Memories, Real, Dating, Rose Hathaway, Trust Funds

Most fathers don't threaten to disembowel their daughter's boyfriends." "That's not true. And anyway, that's not what I actually said. It was much worse.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2010). “Spirit Bound: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.24, Penguin

topic: Daughter, Father, Rose, Rose Hathaway

Adrian Ivashkov: "Rose Hathaway, I can't wait to see you again. If you're this charming while tired and annoyed and this gorgeous while bruised and in ski clothes, you must be devastating at your peak." Rose Hathaway: "If by 'devastating' you mean that you should fear for your life, then yeah. You're right.

- Richelle Mead

source: Michelle Rowen, Richelle Mead (2011). “Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide”, p.38, Penguin

topic: Tired, Mean, Clothes, Rose Hathaway

He flipped the dail, and I crossed my arms over my chest as some vaguely European-sounding band sang about how video had killed the radio star. I wished someone would kill this radio.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy Complete Series”, p.265, Penguin UK

topic: Stars, Video, Band, Screw You, Chests

Dimitri: "Rose, I'm seven years older than you. In ten years, that won't mean so much, but for now, it's huge. I'm an adult. You're a child.” Rose: "You didn't seem to think I was a child when you were all over me.” - Rose Hathaway & Dimitri Belikov (Vampire Academy)

- Richelle Mead

topic: Children, Mean, Thinking, Academy, Dimitri Belikov

Hey Mason, wipe the drool off your face. If you're going to think about me naked, do it on your own time." [...] "This is my time, Hathaway. I'm leading today's session." "Oh yeah?" I retorted. "Huh. Well, I guess this is a good time to think about me naked, then." "It's always a good a time to think about you naked," added someone nearby, breaking the tension further.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy: The Complete Collection”, p.20, Penguin

topic: Thinking, Naked, Hey, Vampire Academy, Rose Hathaway

Rose,” he said, forcibly trying to keep a serious tone, “I can think of many words to describe you, sexy and hot being at the top of the list. You know what’s not on the list? Sane.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy: The Complete Collection”, p.969, Penguin

topic: Sexy, Thinking, Rose, Rose Hathaway

if you'd teach me to swear in russian, i might have a new appreciation for it

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy: The Complete Collection”, p.223, Penguin

topic: Appreciation, Might, Roza, Dimitri Belikov, Rose Hathaway

Rose: "I was testing dorm security. It sucks." Dimitri: "You must be freezing. Do you want my coat?" Rose: "I'm fine. What are you doing out here? Are you testing security too?" Dimitri: "I am security. This is my watch." Rose: "Well, good work. I'm glad I was able to help test your awesome skills." - Rose Hathaway and Dimitri Belikov (Shadow Kiss)

- Richelle Mead

topic: Kissing, Skills, Rose, Dimitri Belikov, Dimitri Rose

Rose Hathaway: "Was he right?” Dimitri Belikov: "Who?” Rose Hathaway: "Victor…he said it couldn't have worked. The necklace.” Dimitri Belikov: "What do you mean?” Rose Hathaway: "The spell. Victor said you had to want me…to care about me…for it to work. Did you? Did you want me?” Dimitri Belikov: "Yes, Roza. I did want you. I still do. I wish…we could be together.” (Vampire Academy)

- Richelle Mead

topic: Mean, Rose, Together, Dimitri Belikov, Dimitri Rose

You said you were a victim. That's why...that's why ultimately, you and I aren't matched for each other. In spite of everything that's happened, I've never though of myself that way. Being a victim means you're powerless. That you won't take action. Always...always I've done something to fight for myself...for others. No matter what.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Mean, Fighting, Done, Rose Hathaway

She might be unarmed, but Rose Hathaway was in possession of many weapons.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2016). “Vampire Academy 10th Anniversary Edition”, p.196, Penguin

topic: Rose, Might, Weapons, Rose Hathaway

He watched as I slipped one of the shoes on. "You have a guardian angel." "I don't believe in angels," I told him. "I believe in what I can do for myself." Well then, you have an amazing body." I glanced up at him with a questioning look. "For healing, I mean. I heard about the accident.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “Vampire Academy: The Complete Collection”, p.137, Penguin

topic: Believe, Healing, Mean, Rose Hathaway

My heart shattered. My world shattered

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2008). “Shadow Kiss: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.222, Penguin

topic: Heart, World, Shattered, Dimitri Belikov, Rose Hathaway

He'd written me up a proposal of why dating him was a sound decision. It had included things like "I'll give up cigarettes unless I really, really need one" and "I'll unleash romantic surprises every week, such as: an impromptu picnic, roses, or a trip to Paris—but not actually any of those things because now they're not surprises.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Giving Up, Paris, Dating, Rose Hathaway

Oh, hey. This looks promising. " We came to a stop before a high, barbwire fence with an enormous PRIVATE PROPERTY--NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED sign on it. The lettering was red, apparently to emphasize how serious they were. Personally, I would have added a skull and crossbones to really drive the message home.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2010). “Spirit Bound: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.57, Penguin

topic: Home, Skulls, Rose, Personnel, Rose Hathaway

It's late, I'm tired, and your cigarettes are giving me a headache," I growled. "I suppose that's fair." He drew in on the cigarette and let out the smoke. "Some women think they make me look sexy." "I think you smoke them so you have something to do while thinking up your next witty line." He choked on the smoke, caught between inhaling and laughing. "Rose Hathaway, I can't wait to see you again. If you're this charming while tired and annoyed and this gorgeous while bruised and in ski clothes, you must be devastating at your peak.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Sexy, Witty, Tired, Rose Hathaway

You managed to get him a duster, but you couldn't find me a pair of jeans?

- Richelle Mead

topic: Jeans, Pairs, Find Me, Rose Hathaway

It was the most convulted, ridiculous piece of logic I'd heard in awhile... It was something I would have come up with.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Pieces, Ridiculous, Logic, Last Sacrifice, Rose Hathaway

What are you, Rose Hathaway? Are you real? You're a dream within a dream. I'm afraid touching you will make me wake up. You'll disappear.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Dream, Real, Rose, Spirit Bound, Rose Hathaway

What’s going on?” he demanded. “The usual, old man,” I replied cheerily. “Danger, insane plans... you know, the stuff that runs in our family.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2010). “Last Sacrifice: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.282, Penguin

topic: Running, Men, Insane, Rose Hathaway

Because it’s our duty to God to protect the rest of humanity from evil creatures of the night.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2009). “Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.19, Penguin

topic: Night, Evil, Rose, Sydney Sage, Duty To God

Dimitri: "Do not do that again."Rose: "Don't kiss me back then."- Dimitri Belikov & Rose Hathaway (Frostbite)

- Richelle Mead

topic: Kissing, Rose, Kiss Me, Dimitri Belikov, Dimitri Rose

Well, well, well," I said. "If it isn't the people responsible for unleashing Rose Hathaway on the world. You've got a lot to answer for.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2010). “Last Sacrifice: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.311, Penguin

topic: People, Rose, Answers, Unleashing, Abe Mazur