“No matter how foolish or incomprehensible, some love cannot be discarded. You may try to stop your heart, unable to forgive yourself, but there will be times when you lose hope as your heart is moved again.” - Ik-su
“Though the humans may hate and betray me, I cannot help but love them.” - King Hiryuu
“I know that I have no strengths to offer. It irritates me how weak I am. But let me protect them!” - Princess Yona
“Inability to overcome fear is human.” - Yun
“A world without weaponry and war, where no one gets hurt, is but a pipe dream.” - Son Hak
“Once the rain stops, I'm taking up a sword again.” - Princess Yona
“Being destined from birth to do something goes against my aesthetic.” - Jae-ha
“Your hand was very warm. I don't know anything about your curse. But if that was the hand of a cursed man, then I don't care, even if you do bear a horrific curse.” - Princess Yona
“Keep your mouth shut and hang on, Princess. Think of me as a tool. Use me so that you can live! That's what I'm here for!” - Son Hak
“I cannot stop now. I must keep this kingdom alive.” ” - Su-won
“To protect you, I'm willing to take up a weapon, even if it means sacrificing someone!” - Princess Yona
“Does this great wish of the past dragons include your own thoughts, too? If you simply obey orders without question to protect your master, that isn't your greatest wish, but your greatest tragedy. ” - Jae-ha
“When I'm around the princess, I lose my mind.” - Son Hak
“Before I question the gods, there are questions I should ask myself!” - Princess Yona
“A heaven that only watches has no meaning for me. I do not want gods, but the power of people.” - Su-won
“I'm immortal. Actually, I can't afford to die. I've got a troublesome princess to look after.” - Son Hak
“Kindness is not a crime. But sometimes, it awakens the weakness and greed in others.” - Su-won
“Drawing a bow means taking and losing lives. My father hated pain. But, Father, if I do not take lives, I cannot live.” - Princess Yona
“When you protect someone you want to keep safe, do you always weigh your own life against theirs?” - Son Hak
“There is strength in words. Sometimes, they become words of power. I thought that if I said I’m fine, then I really would be fine. But it’s no use… It doesn’t work. I’m sad, so sad. ” - Ik-su
I hope these quotes will inspire you to do your best and keep moving forward. If you decide to check out Akatsuki no Yona, you'll likely find it hilarious!