The best Quotes from Tales From Earthsea

Deny death, and you deny life.

No man nor anything in this world lives forever. But only to us is it given to know that we must die. And that is a precious gift.

You think your life belongs to you? Tenar gave me life. That's why I have to live, to give life to someone else. That's the only way we live forever.

In ages past, dragons and men were one. Those who lusted after wealth chose the land and the sea and became men.
Those who cherished freedom, became dragons and chose wind and fire.

Everything you see under the sun and stars owes its very existence to the balance: the wind and seas, the powers of earth and light, all these do is well and rightly done within the equilibrium. But now, men hold the power to control the world. Men must learn to do what leaf and whale and wind do naturally. It is for us to keep the balance.

There's no death for those who don't fear it.

Death is so close, always, a breath away, so perhaps it was wise to introduce children to that concept at an early age.

Have you no hope at all? And do you really live with the thought that when you die, you die, and nothing remains?" "Yes," I said.

A gray heron once told me that all gray herons are liars. So, is that the truth or a lie?

I know it's a lie... but I have to see!

You see this world? There's more work to be done.

Know yourself, know your adversary, and you hold the key to victory.

It's more important to master the cards you're holding than to complain about the ones your opponent was dealt.

Oha! Somebody has chosen the wrong Pokemon.

I've only ever regretted the things I didn't do.

Justice is a weapon. It can be used to cause harm, but it cannot protect or save others.

Wealth is a nightmare. With each coveted thing we buy, we lose a thing we dream about.

Once you meet someone, you never really forget them. It just takes a while for your memory to come back to you.

Something you wouldn’t recognize... it’s called love.

I finally get a bouquet and it's a goodbye present. That's depressing.

This world is merciless, and it's also very beautiful.

If you begin to regret, you'll dull your future decisions and let others make your choices for you.

So many times I thought death would be so much easier.

They say that the best blaze burns brightest, when circumstances are at their worst.

A heart's a heavy burden.

One thing you can always count on is that hearts change.

We can never make up for our own misfortune unless we collect it from the blessed.

No matter how many people you may lose, you have no choice but to go on living. No matter how devastating the blows may be.

Don't ever give up. Even if it's painful, even if it's agonizing, don't try to take the easy way out!

I don't want to hurt anyone anymore. I want to be needed by someone and to be told that it is okay for me to live. To be important to someone.

But what are you going to do when someone you saved kills someone else in the future?

I always get stuck with unfortunate circumstances.

No matter what lies you tell, you can't fool your own heart.

Calmness is the hallmark of those who are mighty.

I can't bear the thought of living in this world without you.

Being weak means that there is room to grow.

Then, isn't it best to attack before being attacked? They do say offense is the best defense, right?

Isn't it more fun having enemies you can't seem to beat?

My wings exist for you. I'm your partner. I'm not going to leave you alone.

Together, we'll find happiness.

Is it wrong to create a new life? Are we not allowed to think of the future?

Lady Eboshi: "What exactly are you here for?"
Prince Ashitaka: "To see with eyes unclouded by hate."

You cannot alter your fate. However, you can rise to meet it.

The Forest Spirit gives life and takes life away. Life and death are his alone.

Everybody, try laughing! Then whatever scares you will go away.

If we all keep smiling, the sprites may gradually go away and leave this place alone. Yes, I'm sure that somewhere up in that ceiling, they're busily discussing plans for leaving the house.

Do you like spirits, mommy? Even fuzzy ones?

You can take control of my mind and my body, but there is one thing a Saiyan always keeps: his pride!

One thing I learned from my father is to never give up, even when the odds are stacked against you.

My greatest opponent is myself. If I can discover what my weaknesses are, then I will be an even stronger fighter than I already am.