“I believe being an author is a lonely line of work that asks you to pass through a narrow gate alone.”
“Those who stand above others, must have noble ideals along with the most noble intentions. Anyone that cannot manage the will of the masses is not fit to serve as the leader. You say you're punishing someone for standing up to you? That kind of justice is a lie.”
“If you're at a loss for words, you don't have to force yourself. That in itself is a form of comfort.”
“At first, people only play as dots. But when lines of trust and friendship connect those dots, the lines become a circle and that circle is teamwork. As long as you keep playing as a dot, the others won't trust you either.”
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration! In other words, believe in your inspiration and fight to the end! Perspiration without inspiration is worthless! No matter what others say ignore them! Trust your talent! Follow your own path!”
“Words aren't the only thing that tell people what you're thinking.”
“Books are information. And information that isn't correct is worthless.”
“People have many different ways of thinking. Even if you make a mistake, if you realize it was a mistake, You can always fix it. Then if you turn around, you will see the future. This must be realized by oneself.”
“To be sure, love can kill, but always remember, hate can never save. Never!”
“My severe injuries had healed and the sweet taste of blood coated my mouth. I kept walking, my goal vague...trying to dispel the building unease in my chest... Upon entering an open area was the scent of rotting flowers and in the middle of the flowerbed, he stood... Without anyone saying a thing, without his name given, like an unsolved puzzle falling into place by itself, just by seeing that figure, I--understood exactly who I faced. The CCG's reaper. The undefeated ghoul investigator. A cold, vivid gaze. There, stood the God of Death. Why was it that I was seeing beauty in death rather than life? Strangely, I thought he was beautiful... Disoriented, I had failed to comprehend the scene before my eyes. It was not anything like flowers but a large amount of "Death". Had he done this alone?... It's a lie... Koma...Irimi...After all that... No matter how I tried to rouse my will to fight with hatred, more than sorrow, more than rage, the emotion that arose within me was despair. Because 'my turn' was next.”
“Shining brightly even for a split second is better than living a dull-grey life for eternity.”
“How will you live if every little thing from your memories always hurts you easily?”
“If I die here, then I'm a man that could only make it this far.”
“If you keep your vision clear you will see the future. What happens in our future is our own responsibility.”