"If fighting could provide us with the tr…" — Kenshin Himura Quote

"Murder is the only art a swordsman may practice. No ornamental words can change that. You want to protect people with murder? You'll slaughter legions so that a few may live. Many years, long before you were born, my sword was tearing asunder the lives of men. Yes, all of those men were evil, but they were human beings first and foremost, Kenshin. The world you ardently desire to enter will not know what to do with you. It will deceive you into believing that you are saving lives even as you destroy them. You will accept these lies all the while, your hands will be stained with the worst of offenses."

— Seijuro Hiko · Rurouni Kenshin

"It is foolish to listen to one who will not listen to you. Do as you wish."

— Seijuro Hiko · Rurouni Kenshin

"A sword is a weapon. The art of swordsmanship is learning how to kill. What Miss Kaoru says is nothing but sweet and innocent talk, only those whose hands have never been stained with the blood of man can believe."

— Kenshin Himura · Rurouni Kenshin

"Ugly? I'll have you know they call me The Rose of Martial Arts around here!"

— Kaoru Kamiya · Rurouni Kenshin

"You can die anytime, but living takes true courage."

— Kenshin Himura · Rurouni Kenshin

"The scar of my past will determine my future!"

— Kenshin Himura · Rurouni Kenshin