Lexi Branson might be Stefan's best friend, but she gives good advice to everyone in The Vampire Diaries. Here are her best quotes from the series.
Although she dies during the first season, Lexi Branson remains a key character and sturdy presence in The Vampire Diaries. Viewers learn more about her as the series goes on, with multiple flashbacks providing insight into the dynamic between Stefan and his best friend.
Lexi always has words of wisdom to offer others, and her mature outlook on life allows her to give the best advice in the show. There's no shortage of memorable Lexi Branson quotes, but there are a few, in particular, that deeply impact the characters and audience.
Lexi Reaches Out To Damon
"No Matter What Happened, He Was Still Your Brother, And You Cared About Him. Now, You Need Help, And He Cares About You."
Lexi isn't Damon's biggest fan, but she understands how important he is to Stefan. She has a knack for fixing vampires who have gone off the rails, and she seeks Damon out in New York upon Stefan's request.
Lexi proves what an incredible friend she is by offering her services to someone who constantly rejects them. She gets nothing in return for helping Stefan's brother, but Lexi cares deeply about the Salvatores mending their relationship. She fights tooth and nail for their family even after Damon kills her.
Lexi Has Stefan's Back
"I Was Feeling Epic."
The line "I was feeling epic," is one of the most memorable of the entire show. It's originally said during Season 1 Episode 8, "162 Candles," when Stefan overhears Lexi talking to Elena, but comes back around years later.
In a full-circle moment in The Vampire Diaries, Stefan says goodbye to Elena before reuniting with Lexi and finding peace. He recites the words back to his best friend with "Never Say Never," by The Fray accompanying the scene. This quote is so impactful, it's even the title of the series finale.
Lexi Believes In Peace
"Whatever Peace Is, It's Out There. I Figure Once We Served Our Time For All The Bad Things We've Done, Then It's Just About Letting Go, Moving On."
Stefan often compares Caroline to Lexi and it's easy to see why. They're both optimists who believe that there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Most of the characters have trouble believing that peace exists, or that they'll even reach it on the off-chance that it does.
Yet, despite being trapped on the Other Side for seasons, Lexi never stops believing that there's life after death. With her words of wisdom and soothing presence, Lexi epitomizes peace by bringing it to others. No one deserves to find happiness more than she does.
Lexi Shades Damon
"Unexpected Surprise? I Think The Wrong Brother Went Back To High School."
Damon doles out plenty of shady burns in The Vampire Diaries, making it especially satisfying when someone burns him right back. While viewers assume that Lexi's animosity towards Damon is related to his estranged relationship with Stefan, the fourth season reveals that it's personal.
She attempts to help Damon as a favor to her best friend, but he toys with her feelings and leaves Lexi stranded on a rooftop without a daylight ring. Every insult she throws at him is witty and well-deserved.
Lexi Takes Stefan Under Her Wing
"Once You Can Hurt, You Can Love."
Lexi teaches Stefan a lesson that all the vampires on the show need to hear. They turn off their emotions in order to escape pain, but miss out on everything life has to offer as a result. The humanity switch isn't a fix-all, and there's no way to shut out sadness without shutting out joy.
By helping Stefan realize that emotions are a gift, Lexi gives him back the purpose that vampirism has stolen from him. He is able to live and love to the fullest, rather than spending the rest of his existence feeling numb.
Lexi Tells Stefan He'll Find Love Again
"Contrary To Popular Belief There Are Actually Multiple Ones—Especially For A Vampire. The Only Way To Find Another Is To Let Go, And Move On."
Stefan has never loved anyone like he loves Elena, and it's difficult to imagine him ever getting over their relationship. Thankfully, Lexi is able to visit the land of the living and tell Stefan exactly what he needs to hear. This may have been directed at her best friend, but Lexi's statement rings true for all vampires.
Most of the romances in The Vampire Diaries are intense and seem as though they're invincible. However, even the most stable relationships of the show come to end. The characters always manage to find love again, proving that there are multiple "the ones."
Lexi Has A Heart-To-Heart With Elena
"When It's Real, You Can't Walk Away."
Lexi is the origin of one of Stefan and Elena's best quotes in The Vampire Diaries. She tells Elena exactly what she needs to hear and convinces her to stop fighting how she feels about Stefan. What's between the two of them clearly isn't going away, so there's no use putting off the inevitable.
Because Lexi is speaking from experience, viewers learn more about her through this conversation. Elena comes face-to-face with Lexi's partner in Season 1 Episode 11, "Bloodlines," and the situation only makes her death all the more heartbreaking.
Lexi Saves Stefan
"Looks Like Now I've Saved You From Both Metaphorical Darkness And Actual Darkness. I Think You Owe Me A Beer."
Every time Lexi returns as a ghost it's in a heroic way. She always shows up when Stefan needs her most, and her final ghostly appearance is no exception. Lexi spends decades making sure Stefan stays on the right track and refuses to let him give in to his bloodlust.
When her best friend ends up on the Other Side, she saves him from being physically swept away by the darkness. Lexi's comment isn't just clever, but it further highlights how lucky Stefan is to have her.
Lexi Sacrifices Herself For Damon
"What Kind Of A Best Friend Would I Be If You Died Before Stefan Got His Brother Back?"
The fact that he kills Lexi is one reason why Damon doesn't deserve redemption in The Vampire Diaries. The more fans find out about Stefan's best friend, the worse Damon's actions against her feel. Yet, despite being murdered by him in cold blood, Lexi sacrifices herself so Damon can return to the living.
Lexi consistently prioritizes Stefan over everything else, and her unconditional love for him creates one of the best friendships in the show. Not only does Lexi trade her life for her murderer's, but she understands that Stefan needs his brother more than his best friend.
Lexi Reunites With Stefan
"Wow. That Was Beautiful."
This quote may not appear significant at first glance, but these four words are Lexi's final line of the series. It notifies viewers of her presence in the afterlife and reestablishes the light-hearted relationship she has with Stefan.
The moment is significant for both characters, especially given the "death pact" they make in Season 5 Episode 22, "Home." Stefan and Lexi are determined to find peace together, and while Lexi ends up finding it first, they are finally reunited for good.
