"An unforeseen situation... An unexpected…" — Makishima Shougo Quote

"As a leader, you need to learn from the mistakes of others, not your own."

— Nobuchika Ginoza · Psycho-Pass

"Books are not something that you just read words in. They're also a tool to adjust your senses."

— Makishima Shougo · Psycho-Pass

"Why don't you buy paper books? E-books lack character."

— Makishima Shougo · Psycho-Pass

"They say that fools learn from their experiences, while the wise learn from history. I hope you're not a fool."

— Nobuchika Ginoza · Psycho-Pass

"Like God, you mean? That might be pleasurable in its own way, but unfortunately I'm not into being an umpire or a referee, as I can't genuinely enjoy the game unless I'm part of it. And I love this game that people call "life" from the bottom of my heart. That's why I'd like to continue to participate in it as a player, forever and ever."

— Makishima Shougo · Psycho-Pass

"For some time researchers have understood that moderate stress has beneficial effects. It boosts the immune system for example. Stress motivates and prepares us for action. It compels our body to survive. However, routine psycho pass checks take away the stress from us. There are patients whose stress reaction is so numb, they can’t even recognize the basic stimulation of their senses. Once that happens, it’s a neurological downward spiral, they become like living corpses. Eventually their autonomic nervous system stops working and their vital functions shut down."

— Makishima Shougo · Psycho-Pass