“Unfortunately... being a hero is a limited-time thing. When you grow up, it becomes harder to call yourself one. I wish it hadn't taken me so long to realize that.”
“I wouldn't call myself a saint, but I think I do alright. My mind's about as sharp as the average person. When it comes to an iron will or noble spirit, well... I might have to ask you to turn a blind eye there...”
“I always thought that life was about standing your ground, no matter how strong the current was. But going with the flow isn’t so bad after all. As long as it takes you forward.”
“People should be doubted. Many people misunderstand this concept. Doubting people is just a part of getting to know them. What many people call "trust" is really just giving up on trying to understand others, and that very act is far worse than doubting. It is actually "apathy".”
“There are things that we don't want to happen, but have to accept. Things that we don't want to know, but have to learn. And people that we can't live without, but have to let go.”
“Do you know the origin of the word "utopia"? The English philosopher, Thomas More, created this word with intense irony in mind. In Greek, it means "A place that does not exist".”
“Having the love of your life break up with you and say "we can still be friends", is like your dog dying and your mom saying "you can still keep it".”
“The throne itself does not half a will of its own. Depending upon who sits in it, it can be the seat of justice or it can be the seat of inhuman cruelty. As long as it is a man and not a god, doing the governing, he can never be perfect. But should he neglect to make efforts to reach for perfection, a king will surely tumble down the slippery slope towards evil with no one around to stop him.”
“I don't think it's all that bad to be surrounded by people who don't care much about authority or social status. It's good to know that there are various various ways of thinking.”
“...Without love, it cannot be seen? ...Hah. That's backwards... Because of love, you end up seeing things that don't even exist.”
“Does this world feel like hell to you? Of course it does, because it is. So take it all in, don't even blink, Miroku. There's no place like hell! We made it so. With our lust, and greed. It always comes down to this. Life is desire. It's what we do. When desire meets desire, the stronger survives. The predator will eat the prey. It's dirty, and cruel. But just look around you, there is so much beauty in this truth. And yet you still look away. And you waste all your time alone in your head. Don't deny your desires. Hell is the real paradise. And we, my friend, are in paradise! Don't look away, Miroku!”
“Oh, please. This world is so entertaining because it doesn't do anyone's bidding!”
“If you want to run from your past, fine. But whatever you do, don't run away from your present or worse, your future.”
“Maybe there’s only a dark road up ahead. But you still have to believe and keep going. Believe that the stars will light your path, even a little bit.”
“The same melody repeats itself as the song grows richer and more beautiful. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could live seemingly constant lives while experiencing changes bit by bit?”
“There's always something one can't explain even if one has experience with it.”