Himari Takakura — memorable quote from Penguindrum

“We can only live while we lose.”

“That's right... This world... is cruel. It hit me that living was like a miracle.”

“Know much about purgatory? It's the place between heaven and hell, where those who were left behind, unable to get into heaven continue to suffer, a place of struggle and pain. In other words, the world that we're in now.”

“Death no longer terrifies man, the smell of blood is as common as the smell of white plums. So, he creates slavery and savagery... which surpasses the horror of dying.”

“Life's but a waking shadow. A poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. No matter how hopelessly they struggle in the light, they all die without meaning. Licht-tans's piano skills are amazing, but see... be it you or anyone, it's impossible to become anything. Human life is so meaningless...”