Bad habit Quote by L.J. Smith
““Looks like Faye's doing a little extracurricular activity," a voice behind her murmured, and Cassie turned gratefully. Nick nodded at the guy who was occupying the seat there, and the guy scrambled up and left. Cassie hardly noticed the occurrence, it was so common. The kids from Crowhaven Road indicated what they wanted, and the outsiders gave it to them. Always. It was the way things worked. Nick sat in the vacated chair and took out a pack of cigarettes. He opened it, shook one forward. Then he noticed Cassie. Cassie was staring at him with her eyebrows lifted, her best Diana expression on. Disapproval radiating from her like heat waves. "Ah," Nick said. He glanced at the cigarettes, then at her again. He tapped the protruding cigarette back into place and tucked the pack in his pocket. "Bad habit," he said.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Vampire Diaries, Book 1, 1991
A character resists a peer pressure habit, showing personal standards despite social expectations.
In simple terms: Choosing personal values over group habits.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm in your values.
Themes
peer pressure
personal integrity
habit formation
social norms
Mood
tension
defiance
reflective
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- school hallway
- friend group
- smoking
- young adult life
- social conformity
Key Concepts
self‑control
identity
moral choice
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you often compromise values for acceptance?
- How can you assert boundaries without alienating others?
A Different Perspective
The scene may romanticize rebellion, limiting the impact of the moral lesson.
