Love and Monsters Quotes

  • Joel: I'm alive because of the generosity of a few strangers and the kindness of a great dog. My colony and I are headed to the mountains. There's supposed to be less monsters there. And don't get me wrong. The surface is a dangerous place. But I don't think hiding underground is the answer anymore. There is a great big, beautiful, inspiring world out there. And I know you think it might be impossible, but it's not. If I can survive out here, anybody can. It's like a good friend once told me. Good instincts are earned by making mistakes. If you're lucky enough to survive a few mistakes, you're gonna do all right out here. In this recording, you'll find everything I know about our new world. Most of this I had to learn the hard way. Hopefully, it'll make your way a little easier. So crank open that hatch. Okay, come on. Breathe some fresh air. Go. Live your life. It won't be easy, but it'll be worth it. I traveled 85 miles to find what I had been missing below ground for seven years was right above my head this whole time. And it's incredible. Oh, and one last thing. Don't settle. You don't have to. Not even at the end of the world. Signing off, Joel Dawson.

  • Joel: I don't want to die all alone at the end of the world.

  • Clyde: Good instincts are earned by making mistakes.

  • Joel: I've been sensible all my life. It's gotten me nowhere.

  • Joel: Don't settle. You don't have to. Even at the end of the world.

  • Cap: There's no mission more admirable than love.

  • Joel: It kind of feels like everything is impossible these days.

  • Joel: I really didn't have your typical upbringing. I mean, I did at first and then the world ended.

  • Clyde: You made it all this way for a girl, huh? Do you ever hear of the term fool's errand?

  • Clyde: No need to be sorry, we all have stories like that, don't we?

  • Clyde: There ain't nothing lucky about getting kicked off the top of the food chain.

  • Clyde: You can always tell in their eyes, just look at their eyes.

  • Minnow: I take back what I said before, Aimee is going to love you.

  • Joel: We lost a lot of people over the years. You would think you get numb to it after a certain point. You don't.

  • Joel: Thanks for inspiring me to take this trip. It's the best decision I ever made.

  • Joel: I'm alive because of the generosity of a few strangers and the kindness of a dog.