Quotes
Strictly quotes from anime and manga, because well - that's what I do, and that's half of what this site is for. If you know some meaningful quotes from anime or manga, please submit them! You will be given credit, of course. Thank you very much in advance!
Keep in mind these quotes bring potential for minor or even major spoilers. Read with caution.
Bleach
"The most important thing for a soldier to have is not strength, but a fear of battle. When you fear battle, you are able to take up your sword for others who are also afraid."
-- Tosen
Naruto
Naruto: "I may appear strong to you, but... that's because I act all tough because I'm frustrated from always failing..."
Hinata: "That's not true... even when you fail... In my eyes... you're a proud failure! When I look at you I get an intense feeling in my heart... Because you're not perfect... Because you fail... you have the strength to get back up... Because I believe that's what true strength is."
-- Naruto & Hinata
"Those who break the rules and codes of the ninja world are called trash... But you know what? Those who don't take care of their comrades... are lower than trash."
-- Hatake Kakashi
Sasori: "What? You call those explosions 'fine art'? Fine art is something wonderful that's left long into the future... eternal beauty."
Deidara: "They involve the same skilled labor, I respect you, but - fine art is the beauty of that single fleeting moment of explosion."
-- Sasori & Deidara
Jiraiya: "Being hurt inevitably breeds feelings of hatred towards your attacker. But when we hurt others, we have to deal with their hatred for us, and our own feelings of guilt. Knowing what it feels like to be hurt is exactly why we try to be kind to others. That's what makes us human."
Nagato: "What... what do I have to do to be like that?"
Jiraiya: "You have to grow up."
-- Jiraiya & Nagato
"...I've realized that living for revenge doesn't solve anything. It's not too late for you... Don't escape into your own little world, possessed by hatred... you won't be able to return."
-- Gaara
"Peace under an illusion is not true peace. It's only meaningful if the real world manages to accomplish it."
-- Gaara
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
"Aniki is dead. He's not here anymore! But on my back, and in my heart, he lives on in me! My drill is the one that pieces the heavens! Even if that hole becomes my grave, as long as I break through, I shall be victorious! Who the hell do you think I am?! I'm Simon! I'm not my brother Kamina! I am myself! Simon the digger!"
-- Simon
"On that day, we lost something that could never be replaced."
-- Simon
"Listen up, Simon. Don't forget. Believe in yourself. Not in you who believes in me. Not in me who believes in you. You should believe... you should believe in yourself!"
-- Kamina