Lara Croft’s 17 Best Quotes In Tomb Raider, Ranked

Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series is a badass. There’s no disputing that fact. The woman has single-handedly kept at bay the evil organization Trinity, and she’s done it all with the kind of grit that few can muster. She’s survived plane crashes, shipwrecks, vehicular collisions, and just about every type of gunfight that you can imagine. Lara Croft is the ultimate tomb raider with a mind for puzzles and an insatiable appetite for the truth.

You best get out of her way because she’ll charge right through you. She even has pithy quotes to keep you thinking long after she’s gone on to the next adventure. Here are some of the best.

Updated February 22, 2025 By Ben Jessey: The recently released Tomb Raider re-masters have reminded everyone of what a great character Lara Croft is. So, in the spirit of that, we thought we’d return to our collection of her best quotes to add a few more.

17

“Pardon Me, If That Was Just Your Way Of Trying The Doors For Me.”

Tomb Raider 2

The early version of Lara Croft is known for her sarcasm and witty retorts. She unleashes one of her best in Tomb Raider 2 after a man tries to gun her down while she’s inspecting a large door.

She dodges his gunfire, quickly incapacitates him, and then sarcastically questions whether that was his attempt to open the door. In under 15 seconds, the protagonist proves the physical and mental edge she has over her opposition. Plus, the wording of her line is delightfully British.

16

“You Don’t Know How Far I’ve Come.”

Rise Of The Tomb Raider

In Rise Of The Tomb Raider, the legacy of Lara Croft is still building – hence the title of the game. Therefore, not everyone is aware of her excellence just yet. Jacob displays his ignorance about her during their first meeting as he claims that she won’t get far without him.

She immediately points out that he doesn’t know her or what she’s already been through in her life. It’s a nice little line for fans who do know how far she’s come, as they realize that the idea of Lara needing anyone’s help is laughable.

15

“I Don’t Think I’m That Kind Of Croft.”

Tomb Raider (2013)

One of the most interesting things about the 2013 reboot is seeing Lara before she becomes a badass adventurer. After all, in the first entry in the series, she’s already accomplished a lot.

This is a big contrast to the 2013 title, where she doubts her ability to survive because she’s not “that kind of Croft.” At this point in her journey, her legendary father’s shadow is a large one. But as you likely know, her legacy eventually eclipses the one her father created.

14

“Then You Might Like To Mind… The Bell.”

Tomb Raider 3

Lara’s adventures take her to all sorts of different places, including Thames Wharf in London. While there, she climbs a clock tower and has a confrontation with a guy near the top of it.

During the encounter, the guy forgets about the tower’s giant swinging bell, which ends up hitting him and knocking him off the tower. Naturally, Lara sees this coming, so she delivers a funny little quip before it happens. It’s both a funny and memorable line.

13

“I Hate Tombs!”

Tomb Raider (2013)

The Tomb Raider Survivor Trilogy is generally more serious than the earlier games in the series. That said, it still includes a bit of comedy. One of the better jokes features in the 2013 game when Lara makes the claim that she “hates tombs,” which is a funny thing to say in a series that is called Tomb Raider.

However, it could be true at this point in the narrative. After all, this is young and inexperienced Lara, who hasn’t raided a litany of tombs yet. So, perhaps the heroine does hate them at this point.

12

“I Woke Up This Morning And I Just Hated Everything.”

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

The 2001 movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie, got very average reviews, but this quote is very relatable. Lara is actually bored and seeking adventure, but her words hit fans right in the feels.

Everyone’s woken up and felt like this. While the movie may not have been Lara’s finest hour, this quote makes up for it. She is certainly a relatable heroine.

Tomb Raider (2013)

Actions speak louder than words, so they say, and Lara is a firm believer in that notion. The heiress-turned-adventurer knows that there are answers out there to the mysteries of the world. But she’s not the only one looking for them.

All across the world are agents of chaos and opportunists looking to gain power over the disadvantaged. Lara has the resources and capability to confront these evil people and the shadowy organizations that support them. If you can do something about it, what does it say about you if you don’t try?

10

“Everything Lost Is Meant To Be Found.”

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life

Lost knowledge attracts all sorts of individuals. But few possess the nerve and intellect to overcome the barriers that separate what’s lost from the modern world. That takes a special kind of someone. Lara Croft happens to be that.

The Tomb Raider series has continually proven that she’s a tenacious explorer. Little is beyond her reach. When the resolve of others fails, she pushes herself to the limit. You’re not a Croft unless you’re willing to do whatever it takes to discover the unknown.

9

“I’ve Simplified Your Payroll And Now, If You Don’t Mind, I’ll Streamline Your Inventory.”

Tomb Raider: Legend

When Lara breaks into Takamoto’s home and dispatches his men he’s none too pleased and confronts her. Even the sass queen, Lara fires this line back at him, trying to make it seem like she’s done him a favor.

After all, fewer henchmen means fewer people on the payroll. Lara is also a master of simplifying people’s inventories by destroying or removing artifacts and objects they shouldn’t have. It’s just cleaning, right?

8

“The Line Between Our Myths And Truth Is Fragile And Blurry.”

Tomb Raider (2013)

Truth is such a messy thing. Everybody thinks they have the ultimate truth. Most people aren’t aware of just how little they understand the world. Myths exist for a reason, though.

People need to believe in something, and stories help pass on the knowledge of our ancestors. However, Lara Croft recognizes the kernels of truth in those narratives, and she chases them. Those truths define the adventures on which Lara embarks.

7

“Anyway… Busy Girl, Got To Go.”

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Tomb Raider: Chronicles isn’t regarded as one of the most memorable or best Tomb Raider games, but it does include one unforgettable moment. It comes when Lara is hanging off a cliff and needs the evil Pierre to save her. He agrees on the condition that she doesn’t lay a finger on him afterward.

Once she’s up, she scares him into putting himself in the same situation she was in. Now, he wants her help, but she points out that she agreed not to lay a hand on him. Therefore, she walks away after saying the humorous line, “Anyway… busy girl, got to go.” The upbeat voice she does when delivering this quote makes it even funnier.

6

“If I Don’t Survive, None Of Us Will.”

Tomb Raider (2013)

Lara’s line, “If I don’t survive, none of us will,” is from the 2013 Tomb Raider game. This quote is important because the game is set during a time when Lara is still a rookie. It proves that she’s beginning to gain confidence.

The line is also accurate since none of the rest of her crew are capable of doing what Lara can do. She is the one who keeps others alive. Her skill, courage, determination, and brains help her formulate and execute plans to get herself and others out of danger.

5

“From This Moment, Every Breath You Take Is A Gift From Me.”

Tomb Raider: Legend

Lara Croft is not a killer, but she will defend the helpless and protect them against the attacks of evil men. That drives her to oppose the villainous schemes of powerful criminals and forces her to develop a deadly skillset, which she wields with the utmost confidence.

However, she doesn’t kill in cold blood and shows mercy when necessary. For example, at the end of Tomb Raider Legend, when she doesn’t kill Amanda. Yet, she does tell her adversary that every breath she takes is a gift from her, which is a very cold line.

4

“The World Is Full Of Unanswered Questions, Beyond All Limits Or Reason… The Answers Await.”

Rise Of The Tomb Raider

Lara Croft is inspiring to every boy or girl who dreams of adventure. She was quite young when her father died, and she inherited his estate. But the curious lady also inherited his all-consuming passion for the unknown.

Puzzles and riddles and maps. Uncharted territory and the lost worlds of the past. The British family was fond of knowledge, and they sought it all over the globe. Lara brings that inquisitive nature with her to every tomb and every ruin.

3

“I Make My Own Luck.”

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

When you’re the best tombraider in the world, you don’t rely on luck. Sure, it helps from time to time, but that can’t be the solution to all your problems. Improvisation should depend on intelligence and cunning, not chance, which is why Lara Croft has overcome many different villains.

Other explorers, or the agents of Trinity, hope that mere luck will help them discover hidden secrets. Lara knows better. You have to set yourself up for success.

2

“When Life Flashes Before Us, We Find Something; Something That Keeps Us Going.”

Tomb Raider (2013)

Sometimes, it’ll seem like there is no way to win. There isn’t a path out of the dark, and the world is crumbling around you. Those are the moments that define the character of a person. And, if you’re committed, you’ll find the strength to keep going.

Lara never gives up. Even when it looks like there’s no way out. Tombs are littered with the bodies of those who couldn’t keep pushing. Lara Croft walks, crawls, jumps, and fights her way past all of that.

1

“That’s Right, Run You Bastards! I’m Coming For You All!”

Tomb Raider (2013)

When you ask about the best Lara Croft quote, this one is often brought out since it truly sums up the sassy badass that is Lara. She can hold her own in a fight, and she’ll take on anyone she thinks is acting unjustly.

Lara has principles and morals, but these don’t extend to sparing the lives of evildoers. She seeks to uncover truths and protect the innocent and vulnerable. Oftentimes, this involves eliminating the enemy, something she does with skill and sass.