“Humans cannot create anything out of nothingness. Humans cannot accomplish anything without holding onto something. After all, humans are not gods.”
“There's no need to pretend to be cool. Let's show our lame sides. That's who we really are, after all.”
“Every society places the world in order, by the concept of opposites: inside and outside, religious and secular, celestial and worldly. The opposing concepts organize the world as it is today, but none of those can be distinctly separated. There is always a grey area where it is ambiguous.”
“Romance is like an extra in life. I don't mind having it, but I'm not in the mood to chase it.”
“When people make a mistake, it is nice to give them advice, but... if they don’t listen, just leave them alone. Otherwise you'll do yourself a disservice by wasting your time and effort.”
“There's a limit to the amount of pleasure a person can obtain. But pleasure brought out by intellect is infinite.”
“From a different perspective, an imposing wall is just a large door.”
“Killing's easier than you think; you just have to forget how sweet the sugar is.”
“If you plan to continue being a detective and using words to entrap people, inscribe this in your hearts: Words are like knives. When used incorrectly, they turn into foul weapons. You have to understand the opponent’s heart and use them with discretion. No matter who it is you’re dealing with.”
“Just as water runs downhill, the human heart also tends to revert to its basest instincts.”
“No matter how many more points you have at the end of the game, if you're not happy, that's not a victory.”
“By looking at what's blocking our way, with an open mind, a wall can be turned into a wide-open door.”
“All problems come from the human mind. In the mind, one's consciousness is just the tip of the iceberg. What lies beneath the surface... the subconscious... is far more vast.”
“Is it so strange to do something for someone else? If the people I love can stay smiling tomorrow... then you can call me foolish or whatever you want.”
“Walls are an unavoidable part of youth.”