10 Best Jill Valentine Quotes, Ranked

Key Takeaways

• Jill Valentine’s quotes showcase her biting sarcasm, philosophical musings, and resilience.
• Jill’s iconic lines highlight her defiance against Nemesis and her unwavering loyalty to justice.
• Jill’s fear, wit, and humor make her a standout character in the Resident Evil franchise.

Like her S.T.A.R.S. comrades, Chris Redfield and Albert Wesker, the infamous Jill Valentine became an integral part of Resident Evil lore after Alpha Team investigated a mysterious mansion full of animated corpses. Four years later, Jill headlined her own sequel, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, which was remade in 2020. Ever since, she’s been betrayed, hunted, brainwashed, and brought back from the brink, but even throughout all the anguish and suffering, Jill never lost her biting sarcasm and rapier wit.

But Jill Valentine isn’t all angst and humor. Occasionally, she might impart some wisdom or drop an internal monologue that’s just as philosophically thought-provoking. Jill is a jack of all trades, so in several decades of the Resident Evil franchise, it isn’t surprising that she’s had the honor of uttering some of the series’ best quotes.

10 “Next Time, Take The F**king Hint.”

Jill Defeats Stage Three Nemesis

During the climax of Resident Evil 3, Jill will go toe-to-toe with Nemesis (again) in his final form, but unlike the 1999 version, Jill gets a handy rail gun to assist her in wiping out Nemesis for good. While it’s arguable that Capcom missed the perfect opportunity to insert the famous “You want S.T.A.R.S.?” quote here, there’s no denying that Jill’s one-liner as she shoves the barrel of the rail gun into Nemesis’ mouth is just as satisfying to hear.

After all, she’s fought this creature twice already (directly) by this point, and Nemesis has been harassing her for the entire game, so she’s just releasing some pent-up frustration.

9 “Don’t You Trust Your Partner?”

Jill Reassures Chris After Being Freed From Wesker’s Control

In Resident Evil 5, once Chris and Sheva manage to overwhelm Wesker and Jill (or, ironically, wait seven minutes for Wesker to leave), there’s a cutscene that plays out in which Wesker takes a phone call and leaves Jill to fight Chris and Sheva alone. Eventually, Chris and Sheva can pry the P30 device off Jill’s chest and free her from Wesker’s control. When this happens, she will apologize to Sheva for her actions, saying she couldn’t help herself, but she was subconsciously aware the whole time.

Jill will encourage Chris to chase down Wesker, informing him of Wesker’s plot to unleash Uroboros on the unsuspecting citizens and initiate natural selection to thin the population. When Chris hesitates, Jill tugs at a heartstring by asking him if he trusts her, instilling that same loyalty they had before the incident at Spencer’s Mansion as seen in the Lost in Nightmares DLC.

8 “The Storm Is Gone Now, But How Long Will It Last?”

Chris And Jill Reflect On The Aftermath Of The Terragrigia Panic

As Jill and Chris depart the wreckage of the Queen Zenobia in the final moments of Resident Evil: Revelations, they discuss the aftermath of the Terragrigia Panic and the overhaul of the BSAA. As the helicopter ascends to take them to safety, Jill comments on the inevitability of their predicament, saying that while they managed to avert a crisis by obtaining the evidence needed to expose the FBC, it came at too high of a cost.

Jill also mentions that while the storm is gone, the worst is still yet to come, so the calm won’t last. The quote alone resonates deeply, but coupled with a killer soundtrack and the shot of Jill gazing out the window, it’s a moment that’s unforgettable.

7 “I Can Blow Away Zombies And Monsters With The Best Of ‘Em; Show Me A Spider, And I Lose My Freaking Mind…”

Jill’s Reveals Her Aversion To Something Far Worse Than The Undead

In Resident Evil: The Umbrella Conspiracy, a novelization of the original Resident Evil game, it is revealed that Jill Valentine suffers from arachnophobia. The novel chronicles the events pre-Resident Evil as Jill Valentine prepares to attend a meeting of the S.T.A.R.S. unit called by Albert Wesker. In one part, Jill discloses her fear of spiders, saying how she can effortlessly confront mindless zombies and horrific creatures of all shapes and sizes, but when it comes to spiders, she’s a big wimp.

Not only does the quote add another layer to Jill’s character by revealing one of her few vulnerabilities, but it also reminds fans of the franchise that while these characters are formidable cops, agents, and superhumans, they are — fundamentally — still controlled by the same emotions and fears as any average person.

6 “It’s True That Once The Wheels Of Justice Begin To Turn, Nothing Can Stop Them. Nothing.”

Jill Shares Her Belief In The Justice System

As an ex-S.T.A.R.S. member and an RPD enforcer, Jill has always prioritized doing the right thing and seeking out justice. Even when she’s put through her paces by Nemesis, her belief in the justice system never wavers. Catherine Disher delivers one of the most captivating performances for Jill Valentine in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and one that certainly stuck with many players in the years that followed, but she also had the honor and privilege of dropping some of the best quotes for Jill in one of Resident Evil‘s best games.

Disher’s Jill is definitely more serious than comical, so her more inspiring quotes hit even harder and fit the overarching narrative of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis as an overall more grounded game than the remake, which doesn’t shy away from funnier moments.

5 “Ooooh, A Scary Locked Door.”

Jill Pokes Fun Of Umbrella’s Attempts To Slow Her Down

Resident Evil: Resistance takes place during the Raccoon City outbreak that forms the basis of Capcom’s two remakes, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, and features characters from both of those titles. Jill’s VA, Nicole Tompkins, reprises her role from Resident Evil 3 to drop some of the most effortlessly hilarious one-liners during her mission to take down the Mastermind. Tompkins’ Jill certainly tickles the funny bone with her sidesplitting line delivery.

There are a few different voice lines for Jill — the master of unlocking — as she stumbles across a sealed door. But Tompkins’ sarcastic delivery of this particular line brings Jill’s personality to life in a way that earlier games couldn’t.

4 “I’m A Trained Door Unlocker.”

Jill Boasts About Her Strengths

Another line from Resident Evil: Resistance that screams Nicole Tompkins also comes from Jill interacting with a locked door, which seems to be a bigger obstacle for her than the actual B.O.W.s. When Jill prepares to pick the lock, she’ll call herself a “trained door unlocker,” and if that isn’t the funniest way of saying that someone excels at picking locks, nothing is.

It only adds to the hilarity that Tompkins delivers the line so seriously, as if Jill is carrying excessive pride about being the best “door unlocker” around. Someone should really tell Jill that a “trained door unlocker” isn’t a real profession.

3 “B*tch Can’t Even Swim.”

Jill Mocks Nemesis After He Falls Into The River

Both Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and the Resident Evil 3 remake give Jill some of her best lines ever, particularly when directed at Nemesis. Jill clearly resents the hulking creature hellbent on destroying her, so she can’t help voicing her displeasure and disapproval at times. After setting Nemesis ablaze and watching him tumble head-first over a railing and into the river, Jill scoffs to herself and mocks the fact that he can’t swim, presuming that Nemesis drowned.

She’s quickly made to eat her words as Stage 2 Nemesis lunges out of the water and chases her to the clocktower plaza, where the game’s second major boss fight occurs. Jill might have spoken too soon, but the quote itself became a viral meme at the time of the game’s release.

2 “September 28th, Daylight. The Monsters Have Overtaken The City. Somehow… I’m Still Alive.”

Jill’s Journal Entry And Internal Monologue

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis takes place on September 28th, when Umbrella unleashes Nemesis on the forsaken Racoon City to eliminate any remaining members of the S.T.A.R.S. unit, who know too much about Umbrella’s involvement in the city’s destruction. Before she makes a vow to herself to leave Raccoon City for her “last escape,” Jill sets the scene and the tone of the game by mentioning how Raccoon City is overrun with zombies, and she’s surprised to be alive amid the chaos.

It’s a nice use of voice over to introduce Jill as a main character, but the narration also serves as the introduction to Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, in which players are met with a sense of foreboding from Jill’s words, as if she’s fortunate to be alive, but something — Nemesis — is about to test her will to live.

1 “You Want S.T.A.R.S.? I’ll Give You S.T.A.R.S.!”

Jill’s Famous Line To Nemesis

Jill Valentine’s most famous and memorable quote is one that appears across both Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and the 2020 remake. In the original, Jill says the line after delivering the final blow to Nemesis as a taunting farewell and a massive “F you” that mocks Nemesis’ constant pursuit of her. In the remake, Jill says the line after separating from Carlos and offering to use herself as bait to lure Nemesis away from the subway train and the survivors onboard.

Unfortunately, the line can be cut off in Resident Evil 3 if Nemesis punches Jill, but both Disher and Tompkins nail the quote, and it’s always remained Jill’s staple.