The Last of Us Quotes

19 of the most memorable lines from The Last of Us, organized by character.

The Last of Us gave us some of television's most quotable moments. Below are the best quotes from The Last of Us, grouped by the characters who said them. Click any character to see their full collection of quotes and trivia.

Joel Miller

"I've been on both sides."

— Joel Miller, Season 1, Episode 1 - When You're Lost in the Darkness

"I would do it all over again."

— Joel Miller, Season 1, Episode 9 - Look for the Light

"You have no idea what loss is."

— Joel Miller, Season 1, Episode 6 - Kin

Ellie Williams

"Everyone I have cared for has either died or left me. Everyone except for you."

— Ellie Williams, Season 1, Episode 9 - Look for the Light

"Tell them that Ellie is the little girl that broke your finger."

— Ellie Williams, Season 1, Episode 5 - Endure and Survive

"I'm just a girl. Not a threat."

— Ellie Williams, Season 1 - various

Bill

"I was safe and alone and then you came along."

— Bill, Season 1, Episode 3 - Long Long Time

"This is the best day of my life."

— Bill, Season 1, Episode 3 - Long Long Time

"I want one perfect day. That's all I'm asking for."

— Bill, Season 1, Episode 3 - Long Long Time

"I'm a gay man and I'm happy. How's that for a pity party?"

— Bill, Season 1, Episode 3 - Long Long Time

Tess Servopoulos

"Save who you can save."

— Tess Servopoulos, Season 1, Episode 2 - Infected

"This is your chance."

— Tess Servopoulos, Season 1, Episode 2 - Infected

"We are not taking her."

— Tess Servopoulos, Season 1, Episode 1 - When You're Lost in the Darkness (initially)

Riley Abel

"There are a million ways we should have died, and every morning when I wake up I'm surprised I haven't."

— Riley Abel, Season 1, Episode 7 - Left Behind

"We fight for every second we get to spend with each other."

— Riley Abel, Season 1, Episode 7 - Left Behind

"Come on, let's just be kids for one night."

— Riley Abel, Season 1, Episode 7 - Left Behind

Kathleen Coghlan

"If you don't tell me where Henry is, I'm going to kill everyone in this room."

— Kathleen Coghlan, Season 1, Episode 4 - Please Hold to My Hand

"Kids die, Henry. They die all the time."

— Kathleen Coghlan, Season 1, Episode 5 - Endure and Survive

"Did you think it wouldn't come back around?"

— Kathleen Coghlan, Season 1, Episode 5 - Endure and Survive