Gargoyles follows a clan of ancient stone warriors awakened in modern-day New York City, led by the noble Goliath.
The series explores deep themes such as loyalty, justice, vengeance, prejudice, and what it truly means to be human—or more than human.
This quote collection brings together 25 of the most impactful lines that capture the emotional complexity, moral dilemmas, and profound evolution of the characters throughout the series.
We are defenders of the night. We are Gargoyles!
Episode: 1 (Awakening, Part 1)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Goliath’s declaration redefines their identity—from hunted monsters to protectors of humanity.
Revenge, as they say, is a dish best served cold
Episode: 2 (Awakening, Part 2)
Speaker: Demona
Context: Demona’s chilling resolve sets the tone for her long arc of hatred and betrayal.
A gargoyle can no more stop protecting the castle than breathing the air
Episode: 3 (Awakening, Part 3)
Speaker: Hudson
Context: Reflects the gargoyles’ sense of duty, highlighting Hudson’s wisdom and moral grounding.
You are not alone, my brother
Episode: 5 (Awakening, Part 5)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Goliath offers emotional support to his clanmate, reinforcing their familial bond and unity.
Humans fear what they do not understand
Episode: 6 (The Thrill of the Hunt)
Speaker: Elisa Maza
Context: Elisa acknowledges prejudice, mirroring real-world issues and her growing alliance with the gargoyles.
It is the nature of humankind to fear what they do not know
Episode: 8 (Deadly Force)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: A somber reflection after Broadway accidentally shoots Elisa—adding weight to human-gargoyle mistrust.
We are not monsters!
Episode: 10 (The Edge)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: A passionate defense of their nature, asserting their honor in a world that sees them as threats.
You’ve lost your humanity, Demona. I will not lose mine
Episode: 13 (Reawakening)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Goliath rejects vengeance, drawing a moral line that defines his leadership.
There is more honor in forgiveness than in revenge
Episode: 15 (Enter Macbeth)
Speaker: Hudson
Context: Hudson advises Goliath, presenting wisdom that challenges the cycle of conflict and retribution.
It’s not the sword, it’s the hand that wields it
Episode: 17 (Lighthouse in the Sea of Time)
Speaker: Hudson
Context: Reinforces the idea that power must be guided by wisdom and intention, not strength alone.
Sometimes the hardest battles are the ones within
Episode: 18 (The Mirror)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Goliath reflects on Demona’s curse and the struggle for identity, touching on inner turmoil and transformation.
I have been many things. But I have never been weak
Episode: 20 (City of Stone, Part 2)
Speaker: Demona
Context: A defiant proclamation of strength, rooted in centuries of betrayal and pain.
Trust is not freely given. It must be earned
Episode: 21 (City of Stone, Part 3)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Addresses betrayal and reconciliation, underscoring the difficulty of healing old wounds.
I was once as young and headstrong as you
Episode: 22 (City of Stone, Part 4)
Speaker: Hudson
Context: Hudson mentors Brooklyn, encouraging patience and wisdom over impulse.
The past is not a burden if we learn from it
Episode: 25 (Avalon, Part 1)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Goliath embraces growth through reflection, setting the stage for the clan’s journey into the unknown.
Avalon does not send us where we want to go. It sends us where we need to be
Episode: 28 (Avalon, Part 3)
Speaker: Princess Katharine
Context: A mystical insight about destiny and purpose, guiding the Avalon World Tour arc.
We do not protect because we are told to. We protect because we choose to
Episode: 30 (Shadows of the Past)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Goliath reclaims agency, showing that moral duty must be an act of will.
My loyalty is not to blood—it is to those I trust
Episode: 33 (Grief)
Speaker: Elisa Maza
Context: Elisa affirms chosen family over biological ties, strengthening her bond with the clan.
We live again. And this time, we choose our fate
Episode: 36 (Future Tense)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: In an illusion of a dystopian future, Goliath asserts control over destiny, even in imagined despair.
A true warrior knows when to fight—and when not to
Episode: 39 (The Green)
Speaker: Hudson
Context: Hudson advises restraint, defining courage not as brute action, but wisdom in conflict.
I will never let hatred define who I am
Episode: 41 (Vendettas)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Goliath resists vengeance yet again, choosing moral clarity over personal anger.
Even among enemies, there can be honor
Episode: 43 (The Reckoning)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Goliath offers a moment of respect to Thailog, showing his unwavering ethical code.
We may be made of stone by day, but our hearts beat strong
Episode: 45 (Possession)
Speaker: Broadway
Context: Broadway reveals the gargoyles’ emotional depth, dispelling the myth that they are just creatures of war.
You cannot erase the past, but you can write your future
Episode: 49 (The Journey)
Speaker: Elisa Maza
Context: Elisa offers hope to a city and a clan still healing from fear and conflict.
We are stronger together—clan, human, and gargoyle
Episode: 52 (Angels in the Night)
Speaker: Goliath
Context: Final episode moment affirming unity, love, and the future they’ll build across all divides.
