"Only a man brave enough to ride into bat…" — Rider Quote

"I only joined this war to avoid spilling rivers of blood. Fight for the Holy Grail, no meaningless bloodshed, minimize sacrifices, one person taking up the mission of fate instead of armies of men and competing here! This is what we Servants should do."

— Saber · Fate/zero

"So, you would question me, you filthy mongrel? Me, the one true king? If you cannot now discern my identity in the presence of my magnificent glory, then you’re ignorant blindness will serve to seal your doom!"

— Gilgamesh · Fate/zero

"I am who I am because I learned your ideals and took your prayers to the heart. You've guided me. You've given me a life a mere puppet wouldn't have. You need not to pity me. I am a part of you."

— Irisviel von Einzbern · Fate/zero

"To unite dreams beneath a banner of conquest. I praise your efforts. But, warriors... did you not understand? That all dreams must disappear when the dreamer wakes. Every last one of them. Therefore, it was inevitable that I would stand in your way. King of Conquerors, know the end of your eternal dream. I, myself, shall show you harsh reality. Now awaken, Ea! A worthy stage has been set for you! Look up and behold... Enuma Elish!"

— Gilgamesh · Fate/zero

"A king must live a life more vivid than any other and be figure for all to admire! The king is the one who collects the envy of all his heroes and stands as their guide! Therefore, the king is not alone! For his will equals that of all his followers combined!"

— Rider · Fate/zero

"[To Waver] The path of devotion is a great labor. Do not ever mar it."

— Gilgamesh · Fate/zero