With its action-packed narrative, stunning landscapes, and intricate puzzles, the “Tomb Raider” franchise has won hearts worldwide. Central to the series’ charm is its protagonist – Lara Croft, an archaeologist, adventurer, and the embodiment of a strong, intelligent, and tenacious female character. Not only has she left an indelible mark on the gaming industry, but her words have also given players food for thought, delivered with a wit and wisdom that is uniquely hers. Here are 40 of Lara Croft’s most memorable quotes, from both the classic games and the reboots.
- Lara Croft: “A famous explorer once said, ‘The extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are.’ I’d finally set out to make my mark, to find adventure. But instead, adventure found me.”
- Lara Croft: “I make my own luck.”
- Lara Croft: “I hate tombs.”
- Lara Croft: “You know, it’s not every day I get to see a man ripped apart by a bear.”
- Lara Croft: “We become who we’re meant to be.”
- Lara Croft: “Don’t you think you’ve seen enough?”
- Lara Croft: “Some things are not meant to be found.”
- Lara Croft: “In our darkest moments, when life flashes before us, we find something. Something that keeps us going.”
- Lara Croft: “I’m not turning back. It’s too dangerous.”
- Lara Croft: “The extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are.”
- Lara Croft: “What makes you think I’d let you do this alone?”
- Lara Croft: “There’s no room for error here.”
- Lara Croft: “It’s not just a myth. It’s real.”
- Lara Croft: “I’m not going home.”
- Lara Croft: “I can make a difference.”
- Lara Croft: “I’ve come so far. I’m not turning back.”
- Lara Croft: “Sometimes, you’ve got to make sacrifices, Lara. You can’t save everyone.”
- Lara Croft: “I’m not an archaeologist. I’m an adventurer.”
- Lara Croft: “After all, I’m missing out on all the fun.”
- Lara Croft: “I don’t think I’m that kind of Croft.”
- Lara Croft: “Books can take you to magical places. I like to get there on my own steam.”
- Lara Croft: “I don’t count poison darts and triggered entombment your average child’s tea party, I feel we should lend this some respect.”
- Lara Croft: “There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.”
- Lara Croft: “From this moment, your every breath is a gift from me.”
- Lara Croft: “Artifacts are the keys to the past.”
- Lara Croft: “What’s a man gotta do for a little attention these days?”
- Lara Croft: “And here’s your lucky mug.”
- Lara Croft: “You might want to close your eyes then.”
- Lara Croft: “My ignorance amuses me.”
- Lara Croft: “If I don’t survive, none of us will.”
- Lara Croft: “You know nothing of loss!”
- Lara Croft: “Natural hazards may not be the safest way to travel, but at least they’re free.”
- Lara Croft: “It’s not revenge I’m after. It’s retribution.”
- Lara Croft: “The world is full of unanswered questions. Beyond all limits or reason, the answers await.”
- Lara Croft: “To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower. Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.”
- Lara Croft: “Perhaps you underestimate the depth of my ambition.”
- Lara Croft: “Shoot the belly, that’s the weak point!”
- Lara Croft: “If I take it off, I won’t be able to see.”
- Lara Croft: “I’ll take two.”
- Lara Croft: “Perhaps it’s time to make a few changes.”
