Quotes from Takehiko Inoue

Heaven doesn't laugh. It just smiles and stares.

Nothing goes perfectly for us. But... being incomplete is what pushes us onward to the next something... If we were even perfectly satisfied, what meaning would the rest of our lives hold, right?

There is no light for those who do not know darkness.

Heaven doesn't laugh. It just smiles and stares.

There is no light.. for those who do not know darkness.. Live on and endure the shadows, Takezo.. And brightness shall come your way.

So you want to die honorably? You are being selfish. Each and every person you killed had his own life. Whether that life was blessed or not ... everyone is born into this world ... they grow up ... some people have family ... some are alone in this world ... some have young children ... some are engaged ... some have pets ...some people have high hopes and great dreams ... other have no ambition at all and you ended everything for them Takezo.

Don't ever give up hope until the very last moment. If you give up, the game is already over.

Dude did you come here to lecture or to fight? BRING IT ON." -Slam Dunk

Life has no value!' Truly right. It has no value. If you think only of yourself, it has no value. 'Why was I born?' The reason you are here... is because someone supported your life. 'Why was I born? For what purpose?' The reason you are here... is to support lives. If you don't go against how life should be... You're already completely... Free.

You're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that i made up inside my head

You keep your nerves on edge and you're always ready to lash out. You distance yourself from everyone. It's because you are afraid of people. You are the weakest person in this village

The strong are always kind.

Life has no value!' Truly right. It has no value. If you think only of yourself, it has no value. 'Why was I born?' The reason you are here... is because someone supported your life.

I want to live with you someday. I don't need a reply. That's just how i feel. It's just now, i finally have a freedom to feel that way.

That was totally his fault-Kenji's.. He tried to cross on red.. You ignore the signal, you'll get hurt. every kindergartener knows.. red means stop." -Slam Dunk

He crossed the road when the signal was red, that's his problem!

I want to live with you someday. I don't need a reply. That's just how i fell. It's just now, i finally have the freedom to feel that way

Ultimately...we're all alone in this world

What is the meaning of "strength"? It's to have a mind that does not sway, while continuing to move forward and charge.

Once you've decided to live by the sword it doesn't matter whether you're right or wrong. What matters most is whether it's fun.

I want to live with you someday. I don't need a reply. That's just how i feel. It's just...now, i finally have the freedom to feel that way.

Apenas quem já experimentou a frustração da derrota consegue saborear com plenitude a alegria da vitória

Invincible... it is merely a word.

Preoccupied with a single leaf, you won't see the tree. Preoccupied with a single tree, you'll miss the entire forest.