"Rejection makes a man stronger."

"You think you're the only ones who matter. You think you can put off death. But that peace made you foolish and thoughtless. If you kill someone, someone else will kill you... this hatred binds us together."

— Pain · Naruto

"Sasuke, I always knew you were alone. In the beginning I was glad because I thought you were like me - I wanted to talk to you! But you... didn't speak. You always had everyone watching you. You could do everything and we were too different. So I decided that you would become my rival. I didn't want to lose because I was called a loser all the time. Even when we became Team 7, I still thought this way. I always tried to lie but... but the truth is... I always wanted to be like you. I aspired to be like you. Because of that... I was glad that you wanted to fight me."

— Naruto Uzumaki · Naruto

"I finally understand... I'm alone. I won't believe in anyone, or love anyone. I'm alone."

— Gaara · Naruto

"He was the one who taught me to deepen my bond with my people. Thanks to him, I was able to regain my true self. That village has him, the one who cherishes a friend's bond more than anyone I know. Naruto Uzumaki... Knowing him and the friends he holds so dear, they will overcome this disaster and grow even stronger from it."

— Gaara · Naruto

"*to Naruto* Tough guys like you usually leave their blood all over this forest."

— Anko Mitarashi · Naruto

"A person grows up when he's able to overcome hardships. Protection is important, but there are some things that a person must learn on his own."

— Jiraiya · Naruto