I was the last person who would ever stand as protector for Isabella Swan.
-- Edward Cullen (chapter 1)

Importance: This quote signals foreshadowing as Edward does eventually become Bella's fiercest protector. Yet it also is symbolic of the paradox regarding Edward's feelings for Bella; he desires to feed off of her blood more than any other human he has come in contact with, and thus he needs to protect Bella from himself as well as other dangers. It later becomes ironic as he is Bella's ultimate protector.

The thought of Bella Swan being dangerous to anyone, no matter what she was driving, had me laughing while the girl drove past me, staring straight ahead.
-- Edward (chapter 2)

Importance: This quote is significant as it is ironic as well as foreshadows Edward's impending relationship with Bella. Bella proves to be very dangerous to Edward as he falls in love with her, risking his family's anonymity as well as Bella's life...