Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion quotes

I must spill yet more blood, so the blood already split will not be in vain.

A life that lives without doing anything is the same as a slow death.

You see, the world will not change through naive talks.

A life with no changes can’t be called life. You can only call it experience.

You can't change the world without getting your hands dirty.

But the mass we call "world" keeps turning, ignoring our individual desires.

Shut up! I did what I had to do. People lie to survive. No one is blameless.

Our crying for them won't bring the dead back to life.

Don't mistake borrowed power for your own ability!

People don't give damn about reasons, but nobody can resist miracles.

We are Partners. If you are a Witch, then I am a Warlock.

Being hurt on the outside is better than being hurt on the inside.

When there is evil in this world that justice cannot defeat, would you taint your hands with evil to defeat evil? Or would you remain steadfast and righteous even if it means surrendering to evil?

Change will never come about if you don't make it happen.

Before creation there must be destruction. If my soul stands in the way, then I'll toss it aside. Yes, I have no choice but to move forward.

If strength is justice, then is powerlessness a crime?

The world is destined for even greater chaos.

The trick of real combat is that everyone is human.

Why do people lie? It isn't only because they struggle against each other, it's also because there is something that they're seeking.

Time flows constantly, it doesn't care about the people who are struggling.

The human heart is the source of all our power... We fight with the power of our hearts.

Why don't you understand? Nunnally was blinded! My own sister was crippled! She knew... she knew that there were things in this world that she will never be able to do by herself! So her smile... Nunnally's smile... was her way of expressing gratitude!

When will the war end? When someone wins.

To defeat evil, I shall become an even GREATER evil.

You will never be able to love anybody else until you love your self...

In this world, evil can arise from the best of intentions. And there is good which can come from evil intentions.

In their heart, everyone has faith that their victory exists. However, in the face of time and destiny, the act of faith is fruitless and fleeting at best.

Death may be my only freedom.

People... humans are the being who look for happiness. What the Britannian boy, Lelouch, wanted to have was nothing but a small happiness. It's nothing special. At least at the root of his motives, there were only humble wishes that were simply natural to any human. Who could ever disclaim such dreams and such vows? Who could ever have the right to do that? However, whoever you might be, without choice, you have to deal with others and with the world, and have yourself be regulated and set down. Therefore, in the face of the world's wills, your personal speculations are so ephemeral they can't help being overwhelmed. Sins and punishments, destiny and judgment. What stands in front of Lelouch is the past he brought forth by himself. Is it a hatred resulting from the fact that humans are humans? Nonetheless, for now, we should be grateful... Yes, at least, to the fact that humans are the beings who look for happiness. A remaining piece of hope, a faint sign of wishes will be born from despairs.

There are times in life when you have to distance yourself from those you love, because you love them.

False tears bring pain to those around you. A false smile brings pain to one self.

Only fools wage war.

The world lies! Thou shalt not commit murder, thou shalt not bear false witness, thou shalt not cheat, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife. All of these are lies! Mere illusions and nothing more! They don't want to be killed, they don't want to be robbed, using the twin lies of justice and morality, the weak are endeavoring to protect themselves. But the first truth is that the strong devour the weak, so let us feed upon people, upon wealth, upon riches and power! We, at Britannia, shall feast upon the raw flesh of the world itself! We will crush this deception and bring forth the truth! All Hail Britannia!

All men are NOT created equal! Some are born smarter, or more beautiful, or with parents of greater status. Some, by contrast, are born of weak body or mind, or with few, if any, talents. All men are different! Yes, the very existence of man is discriminatory! That's why there is war, violence and unrest.

To desire some results, one must take actions.

A victory won through dishonesty means it's no victory at all.

The best way to remove your lies is to make them come true.

I think being able to openly take away the most important thing people have... "life"... is the best thing that ever happened!

Do you know the truth of the battlefield? Kill a man normally, and it's considered a crime. But kill many on the battlefield and you become a hero!

War is merely one method of diplomacy. However, it is the least efficient one.

Strength that knows no boundaries is merely violence.

Lelou? I'm glad that I could talk to you in the end. You know? When I got my memories back, I was so scared... A fake teacher... Friends with no memories... Everyone was... lying to me... It was as if... the whole world was watching over me... Lelou, you've been fighting... all by yourself against this world... All by yourself... So that's why... I wanted to become the one thing truthful to you... I love you, Lelou. Even when I knew you killed my father... I couldn't... bring myself to hate you. Even when you tried to make me forget everything... I still fell... in love with you again... Even when my memories were altered... I still fell in love again... No matter how many times I'm reborn... I'm sure I'll... fall in love with you again, Lelou... This... is fate, right? So, it's okay, right, Lelou? That I fall in love with you when I'm reborn... No matter... how many times... I'll... fall in... love with you...

Nothing is unforgivable. So if you cannot forgive him, it means you do not want to.

I think that "truth" is something that is covered up most of the time.

At times the life of a single man is worth more than that of a million, I thought that'd be common sense to a soldier.

Things that don't change go extinct.