After all, in this world of humans, he was little better than a monster, and what did a monster have to be afraid of in the dark?

— Darren Shan

As long as you’re breathing, your story’s still going.

— Darren Shan

A true dreamer must be prepared to make any sacrifice for his dream. Even if it means sacrificing himself. The dream must be everything. (The Cardinal to APAC Rail)

— Darren Shan

A world without pain, loss, betrayal, hate, death, loneliness? Impossible!

— Darren Shan

But I also slaughtered you real mother and father. In a moment of mad rage, I took their lives and left you an orphan. If you choose to take my life as a payment for theirs, you will be within your rights and no vampire will hold it against you. Pass judgment on me, Garner Purl, and let your hand rise or fall as destiny decides it must."-Larsen Presley

— Darren Shan

But I don't think Art's an Einstein - he likes tugging ears, biting people and burping too much to be a genius.

— Darren Shan

But you're like me,” he says. “An outsider. Different. A freak. We're both weird, which is why we get along.

— Darren Shan

Destiny's what you make of it. You have to face whatever life throws at you.

— Darren Shan

Embrace death, dance with it a while, and finally fall prey to it.

— Darren Shan

Even in death, may you be triumphant

— Darren Shan