Self Sacrificing Quotes

“You gave everything, Rhys. You went through that hell for us, for fifty years.' He'd never addressed it- not fully. 'You think I don't know what happened? I know, Rhys. We all do. And we know you did it to save us, spare us.' He shook his head, sunlight glinting off that dark, winged helmet. 'Let us return the favour. Let us repay the debt.'

'There is no debt to repay.' Rhys's voice broke. The sound of it cracked my heart.

Cassian's own voice broke as he said, 'I never got to repay your mother- for her kindness. Let me do it this way. Let me buy you time.'

'I can't.'

I wasn't sure if in the entire history of Illyria, there had ever been such a discussion.'

'You can,' Cassian said gently. 'You can, Rhys.' He gave a lazy grin. 'Save some of the glory for the rest of us.'

'Cassian-”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin

“May the many monuments that abound remind me of the desperate need for courage, the inestimable value of valor, the honor evoked of sacrifice, and the fact that a life spent in the service of self embodies none of these.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“There is only one real deprivation, I decided this morning, and that is not to be able to give one's gifts to those one loves most.”
― May Sarton, Journal of a Solitude

“I knew he'd give everything before any of us could offer it. Knew he'd try.

It was as much a part of him as his limbs, this need to sacrifice, to protect. But I wouldn't let him do it- not without trying myself.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin

“They cannot have what they want,' Casteel snarled as his gaze shot to mine. 'Ever.'

I stilled as he held my gaze. There was a vow in his words, one that spoke volumes- one that said he knew where my thoughts had gone. 'They're here for me,' I said, holding his stare and willing him to hear what I couldn't say in front of others. 'We can't risk-'

'Yes, we can,' he cut me off, eyes burning an intense yellow. 'And, yes, I will. They cannot have you.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“He lunged with blinding speed, making a grab for the arrow. I’d been anticipating that. Before he could stop me, I cleverly plunged the arrow into my chest. Ha! That would teach Caligula to underestimate me!

Dear reader, it takes a great deal of willpower to intentionally harm yourself. And not the good kind of willpower—the stupid, reckless kind you should never try to summon, even in an effort to save your friends.”
― Rick Riordan, The Burning Maze