“I might be the ugly duckling of the group, but I'll make sure that I'll protect all of you with all my might.”

The kingdom of Kouka is blessed with a beautiful princess whose childlike innocence charms all who come across her. Named Yona, she has grown up sheltered in the royal palace, shielded from any danger that may befall her. However, all good things must come to an end. Yona's perfect world comes crashing down when a heinous act of treason threatens to erase all that she holds dear, including her bi...
“I might be the ugly duckling of the group, but I'll make sure that I'll protect all of you with all my might.”
Discover the most memorable and iconic quotes from Yona of the Dawn, a adventure, fantasy, romance anime by Studio Pierrot. Browse 19 curated quotes from 9 characters.
Yona of the Dawn follows The kingdom of Kouka is blessed with a beautiful princess whose childlike innocence charms all who come across her. Named Yona, she has grown up sheltered in the royal palace, shielded from any danger that may befall her.
Whether you're looking for inspirational, emotional, or funny lines, our collection of Yona of the Dawn quotes captures the essence of the series through its most powerful dialogue.
“I know that I have no strengths to offer. It irritates me how weak I am. But let me protect them!”
“Having my fate decided for me from the time I was born goes against my view of beauty.”
“Geniuses don't understand the feelings of people who aren't able to do something.”
“However, even if it is reckless... I don't think someone who is making their best effort to try and break through the current situation is foolish.”
“No matter how foolish or incomprehensible, some love cannot be discarded. You may try to stop your heart, unable to forgive yourself, but there will be times when you lose hope and your heart is moved again.”
“If you simply obey orders without question to protect your master, that isn't your greatest wish, but your greatest tragedy.”
“I always wanted to become stronger. At first it was to protect myself. Next, it was to protect Hak, who gave up everything for me. Now, it's to repay my friends, who enabled me to live.”
“Kindness is not a crime. But sometimes it awakens the weakness and greed in others.”
“When you protect someone you want to keep safe, do you always weigh your own life against theirs?”
“There is strength in words... Sometimes, they become words of power. I thought that if I said I'm fine, then I really would be fine. But it's no use... It doesn't work.”