The best Quotes by Byakuya Kuchiki

No matter how strong a defense, a stronger offense will always shatter it.

Arrogance destroys the footholds of victory.

The curtain that falls down at the end, shall be pulled down by the blade of my sword.

Remember that a sword held by someone who is about to die… will never be able to protect anything.

The Kuchiki clan is one of the four noble houses. We must set the standard for all shinigami. If we do not abide by the code…then who will uphold it?

I don't remember saying that I would kill you because I'm a Soul Reaper. The reason I am killing you is simple. It's because you aimed your blade at my only pride.

I'm not fighting because I want to win, I'm fighting because I have to win.

It's easier to crush a dream than realize one. Forming a bond is infinitely more difficult than breaking one.

We are taught never to shed tears. For to shed tears means that the body has been defeated by emotion.

Don't break anyone's heart, they only have one. Break their bones, they have 206.

People are all evil. In order to falsely believe yourself to be just, you must inevitably falsely believe that someone else is more evil than you.

People are able to hold onto hope, since death is that which cannot be seen.

The thing that we call power is dynamic, it keeps on changing.

They say the tongue is the root of all misfortune.

You know why big brothers are born first? To protect the little ones that come after them.

It's impossible to feel exactly the same as someone else... but when you both care for each other, your hearts are able to draw a little closer together. I think that's what it means to make your hearts as one.

If a miracle only happens once, then what is it called the second time?

I wish I could have five different lives! Then I could have been born in five different towns, and eaten five lifetime's worth of food, and had five different careers, and fallen in love with the same person, five times.

When people constantly show their affection for you, you start taking it for granted. If you don't realize how much they care for you until they're gone, you'll only be left with regret and remorse.

You wanted revenge? You're just making other people as miserable as you. Revenge is just the path you took to escape your suffering.

Become strong not just for your own sake, but for your friends!

Admiration is the furthest thing from understanding.

Change is inevitable. Instead of resisting it, you're better served simply going with the flow.

Worrying about a warrior's life on the battlefield is only an insult.

A man who raises his hands on a woman is trash.

I've always been afraid. Always been pretending to follow you closely, always pretending to sharpen my fangs, when the truth is. I'm scared to death just treading on your shadow.

Don't just blame yourself. You're not tough enough to withstand everything. Split the load, to my shoulders, and to Ichigo's. Just stack it little by little. That's why we've become stronger. Believe in him, Rukia!

We can't waste time worrying about the what-ifs.

Trusting someone means relying on them and only the weak do that.

Death and pain are just a small price to pay for the enjoyment of battle!

The next time we meet I won't look to you for help, Kurosaki-kun, I'll be able to fight on my own.

I know the loneliness of being a prisoner. I know the joy you feel when your friends come to rescue you and the fear of them being injured and defeated.

A true warrior would never beg someone for his life.

Emotions? Nope, I've got nothing like that. I told you when we first met, didn't I? I'm a snake. With cold skin, no emotions, that slithers around searching for prey with its tongue, swallowing down whatever looks tasty.

I can't deny, I don't know very much about Rukia. That's not the point, I might not risk my life for her, but Ichigo wants to save her life and that's all I need to know. What may seem like an unworthy cause to you is more than enough reason for me.

The right to choose life or death lies with the victor. And the victor of this battle is me.

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