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87 Best Naruto Quotes About Pain, Love & Hardship [2023]

I’m sure many of you are familiar with the anime/manga series Naruto. If you’re not, then you’re definitely missing out! Naruto is one of the most popular anime and manga series out there. Naruto is an action-packed story about a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki, who dreams of one day becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village.

Throughout the course of the story, Naruto grows and develops significantly as a character and learns many valuable life lessons along the way.

There are many memorable quotes spoken by the characters in the popular anime series Naruto. Some of them are funny, some of them are inspiring, and some of them are just plain wise. As you watch the series, you’ll remember these quotes for a long time.

With over 700 episodes, Naruto has produced some truly memorable quotes over the years. From the inspirational to the funny, here are some of the best Naruto quotes.

Naruto Quotes: Why Are They So Relatable?

It has been a long time since I last watched Naruto. When I discovered that it was still on, I was surprised. As a child, I adored watching it. I remember crying when one of the main characters, Jiraiya, died.

I was so invested in the story and the characters. I bring this up because I think the show has something for everyone. Many people can find themselves in at least one of the characters. For example, I always related to Naruto Uzumaki. He’s an orphan who was teased and bullied because of the Kyuubi (a demon fox) inside of him.

He was always striving to become Hokage (the village leader), so he could protect everyone. He never gave up, even when the odds were against him. I think a lot of people can relate to that. I also think people can relate to the characters’ friendships. They were always there for each other, no matter what. They were a team, and they stuck together. I think that’s something we all yearn for, to have friends like that.

When we see someone like Naruto, who has been through so much pain and yet stands strong, it gives us hope. His story is an inspiration for us to never give up on our dreams and to keep fighting no matter what. It shows us that even if the odds are against us, we can still achieve our goals if we work hard enough. People can relate to Naruto because he is someone who has faced many challenges in his life but has never given up. He is an inspiration for all of us to never give up on our dreams and to keep fighting no matter what.

Best Inspirational Naruto Quotes

“When people are protecting something truly precious to them. They truly can become…as strong as they need to be!”

Haku
When people are protecting something truly precious to them. They truly can become…as strong as they need to be!

“If he rips my arms off, I’ll kick him to death. If he rips my legs off, I’ll bite him to death! If he rips my head off, I’ll stare him to death! And if he gouges out my eyes, I’ll curse him from beyond the grave! I don’t care who I have to fight, I’m getting Sasuke back from Orochimaru! ”

Naruto Uzumaki
If he rips my arms off, I’ll kick him to death. If he rips my legs off, I’ll bite him to death! If he rips my head off, I’ll stare him to death! And if he gouges out my eyes, I’ll curse him from beyond the grave! I don’t care who I have to fight, I'm getting Sasuke back from Orochimaru!

“It’s human nature not to realize the true value of something, unless they lose it.” 

Orochimaru
It’s human nature not to realize the true value of something, unless they lose it.

“There probably isn’t any meaning in life. Perhaps you can find something interesting to do while you are alive. Like how you found that flower. Like how I found you.”

Orochimaru
There probably isn’t any meaning in life. Perhaps you can find something interesting to do while you are alive. Like how you found that flower. Like how I found you.

“Never underestimate your opponent, no matter how small they may seem.”

Shino Aburame
Never underestimate your opponent, no matter how small they may seem.

“A smile is the easiest way out of a difficult situation.”

Sakura Haruno
A smile is the easiest way out of a difficult situation.

Naruto’s here because he’s made up his mind. My resolve is nothing compared to his now! I’m supposed to be a ninja, but all I’ve ever done is lean on him and cry… I was supposed to change that… I came here and I thought I was ready. But I can’t do anything… I can’t say anything. The only thing that remains for me… is to believe in them!”

Sakura Haruno
Naruto’s here because he’s made up his mind. My resolve is nothing compared to his now! I’m supposed to be a ninja, but all I’ve ever done is lean on him and cry… I was supposed to change that… I came here and I thought I was ready. But I can’t do anything… I can’t say anything. The only thing that remains for me… is to believe in them!

“The things that are most important aren’t written in books. You have to learn them by experiencing them yourself.” – Sakura Haruno

Sakura Haruno
“The things that are most important aren’t written in books. You have to learn them by experiencing them yourself

“We have walked through the darkness of this world, that’s why we are able to see even a sliver of light.”

Gaara
We have walked through the darkness of this world, that’s why we are able to see even a sliver of light.

“Laziness is the mother of all bad habits. But ultimately she is a mother and we should respect her.”

Shikamaru Nara 
Laziness is the mother of all bad habits. But ultimately she is a mother and we should respect her.

“Man seeks peace, yet at the same time yearning for war… Those are the two realms belonging solely to man. Thinking of peace whilst spilling blood is something that only humans could do. They’re two sides of the same coin… to protect something… another must be sacrificed.”

Madara Uchiha

“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
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.

“Even I can tell that hatred is spreading. I wanted to do something about it…but I don’t know what I believe… that someday the day will come when people truly understand one another!”

Jiraiya

“The pain of being alone is completely out of this world, isn’t it? I don’t know why, but I understand your feelings so much, it actually hurts.”

Naruto Uzumaki

“Once you question your own belief, it’s over.”

Naruto Uzumaki
Once you question your own belief, it’s over.

“While you’re alive, you need a reason for your existence. Being unable to find one is the same as being dead.”

Naruto Uzumaki
While you’re alive, you need a reason for your existence. Being unable to find one is the same as being dead.

“People who continue to put their lives on the line to defend their faith become heroes and continue to exist in legend.”

Naruto Uzumaki
People who continue to put their lives on the line to defend their faith become heroes and continue to exist in legend

“Either people change or they die before they do. It’s one or the other.”

Orochimaru
Either people change or they die before they do. It’s one or the other.

“Darkness. When everything that you know and love is taken away from you so harshly. All you can think about is anger, hatred and even revenge. And no one can save you.”

Orochim
aru

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“Even the strongest of opponents always has a weakness.”

Itachi Uchiha
Even the strongest of opponents always has a weakness.

“Now I feel that maybe knowing who I actually am is the key to reach perfection. Because that means knowing what I can and cannot do.”

Itachi Uchiha
Now I feel that maybe knowing who I actually am is the key to reach perfection. Because that means knowing what I can and cannot do

“Knowledge and awareness are vague, and perhaps better called illusions. Everyone lives within their own subjective interpretation.”

Itachi Uchiha
Knowledge and awareness are vague, and perhaps better called illusions. Everyone lives within their own subjective interpretation.

“No single thing is perfect by itself. That’s why we’re born to attract other things to make up for what we lack. I think we start walking in the right direction only after we start getting our counterparts beside us.”

Itachi Uchiha
No single thing is perfect by itself. That’s why we’re born to attract other things to make up for what we lack. I think we start walking in the right direction only after we start getting our counterparts beside us.

“Just because someone is important to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean that person is good. Even if you knew that person was evil… People cannot win against their loneliness.”

Gaara

Naruto Quotes About Love & Friendship

“Those in the shinobi world who don’t follow rules are scum, but those who abandon their friends are far worse than scum. ”

Kakashi Hatake
Those in the shinobi world who don’t follow rules are scum, but those who abandon their friends are far worse than scum.

“When a man learns to love, he must bear the risk of hatred.”

Madara Uchiha
When a man learns to love, he must bear the risk of hatred.

“A place where someone still thinks about you is a place you can call home.”

Jiraiya
“A place where someone still thinks about you is a place you can call home.

“Even if it’s been a while, you should remember your comrades’ faces. Why? Because otherwise you will hurt their feelings when they call out to you.”

Shino Aburame

“It’s because we help out when they’re in trouble that we can count on them to come running when we need it.”

Nara Shikamaru
It’s because we help out when they’re in trouble that we can count on them to come running when we need it.

“Sasuke’s out there right now, heading toward Orochimaru. We can’t allow such evil to take someone from our village… that is not our way.”

Neji Hyuga
Sasuke’s out there right now, heading toward Orochimaru. We can’t allow such evil to take someone from our village… that is not our way.

“When I watch you, I feel strong, like I can do anything – that even I am worth something.”

Hinata Hyuga
When I watch you, I feel strong, like I can do anything – that even I am worth something.

“You can steal the very last bite of my very best food. You can mock me all you want. But if you insult my best friend, I will obliterate you.”

Choji Akamichi

“If comrades that you trust gather around you, hope can take physical form and become visible. That’s what I believe.”

Kakashi Hatake 
If comrades that you trust gather around you, hope can take physical form and become visible. That's what I believe.

“A smile is the best way to get oneself out of a tight spot, even if it is a fake one. Surprisingly enough, everyone takes it at face value.”

Sai

“People cannot show each other their true feelings. Fear, suspicion, and resentment never subside.”

Madara Uchiha
People cannot show each other their true feelings. Fear, suspicion, and resentment never subside.

“Rejection is a part of any man’s life. If you can’t accept and move past rejection, or at least use it as writing material – you’re not a real man.”

Jiraiya

“I want to be with you. From now on, I want to spend all and every single one of my days until I die with you, and only you.”

Naruto Uzumaki
I want to be with you. From now on, I want to spend all and every single one of my days until I die with you, and only you.

“Because they saved me from myself, they rescued me from my loneliness. They were the first to accept me for who I am. They’re my friends.”

Naruto Uzumaki
Because they saved me from myself, they rescued me from my loneliness. They were the first to accept me for who I am. They’re my friends.

“The moment people come to know love, they run the risk of carrying hate.”

Obito Uchiha
The moment people come to know love, they run the risk of carrying hate.

“Was she having fun in her little make-believe fantasy of true love? As for me, I have absolutely no reason to love her and likewise, I can see no reason why she would love me.”

Sasuke Uchiha

“Your comrades are there to make up for what you cannot do and to prevent you from ignoring things that you actually might have been able to do.”

Itachi Uchiha

“The ones who aren’t able to acknowledge their own selves are bound to fail.”

Itachi Uchiha
The ones who aren’t able to acknowledge their own selves are bound to fail.

Sad Naruto Quotes About Pain & Life

“When people get hurt, they learn to hate… When people hurt others, they become hated and racked with guilt. But knowing that pain allows people to be kind. Pain allows people to grow… and how you grow is up to you.”

Jiraiya
When people get hurt, they learn to hate… When people hurt others, they become hated and racked with guilt. But knowing that pain allows people to be kind. Pain allows people to grow… and how you grow is up to you.

“It’s not the face that makes someone a monster, it’s the choices they make with their lives.”

Naruto Uzumaki
It’s not the face that makes someone a monster, it’s the choices they make with their lives.

“Maybe, just maybe, there is no purpose in life… but if you linger a while longer in this world, you might discover something of value in it.”

Orochimaru

“Just shut up for once! What the hell do you know about it? It’s not like you ever had a family in the first place! You were on your own right from the beginning, what makes you think you know anything about it?! Huh?! I’m suffering now because I had those ties. How on earth could you possibly understand what it feels like to lose all that?”

Sasuke Uchiha
Just shut up for once! What the hell do you know about it? It’s not like you ever had a family in the first place! You were on your own right from the beginning, what makes you think you know anything about it?! Huh?! I’m suffering now because I had those ties. How on earth could you possibly understand what it feels like to lose all that?

“Love is the reason why there is pain. When we lose someone precious to us, hate is born. Vengeance is the product of that hate and so death follows. But in death there is only more death. This will give rise to more pain. In this cursed world we live in, it is a cycle of hatred that will not cease. You and I seek the same thing that Jiraiya-sensei wanted. Let me ask you this: How will you confront this hatred in order to create peace?”

Pain

“Now there’s something I understand a little better. Hate, sadness, even joy. To be able to share it with another person… Naruto Uzumaki. From fighting him I learned that. He knew pain like I did and then he taught me that you can change your path. I wish that one day I can be needed by someone. Not as a frightening weapon… But as the sand’s Kazekage.”

Gaara
Now there’s something I understand a little better. Hate, sadness, even joy. To be able to share it with another person… Naruto Uzumaki. From fighting him I learned that. He knew pain like I did and then he taught me that you can change your path. I wish that one day I can be needed by someone. Not as a frightening weapon… But as the sand’s Kazekage."

“Forget about revenge. The fate of those who seek revenge is grim. It’s tragic, You will end up suffering and hurting yourself even more. Even if you do succeed in getting revenge, the only thing that remains is emptiness.”

Kakashi Hatake
Forget about revenge. The fate of those who seek revenge is grim. It’s tragic, You will end up suffering and hurting yourself even more. Even if you do succeed in getting revenge, the only thing that remains is emptiness.

“The concept of hope is nothing more than giving up. A word that holds no true meaning.”

Madara Uchiha
The concept of hope is nothing more than giving up. A word that holds no true meaning

“The longer you live… The more you realize that reality is just made of pain, suffering and emptiness.”

Madara Uchiha
The longer you live… The more you realize that reality is just made of pain, suffering and emptiness.

“Love is not necessary, power is the only true necessity.”

Madara Uchiha
Love is not necessary, power is the only true necessity.

“I’d be lying if I said things are going according to my plan… but beggars can’t be choosers, right?”

Madara Uchiha
I’d be lying if I said things are going according to my plan… but beggars can’t be choosers, right?

“In this world, wherever there is light – there are also shadows. As long as the concept of winners exists, there must also be losers. The selfish desire of wanting to maintain peace causes wars, and hatred is born to protect love.”

Madara Uchiha
In this world, wherever there is light – there are also shadows. As long as the concept of winners exists, there must also be losers. The selfish desire of wanting to maintain peace causes wars, and hatred is born to protect love.

“Wake up to reality! Nothing ever goes as planned in this world. The longer you live, the more you realize that in this reality only pain, suffering and futility exist.”

Madara Uchiha

“Often people have it wrong, mistakenly believing… that showing mercy to an enemy is kindness. They spare the foe whose life is in their hands. But don’t you see? It’s an empty existence, to go on living… alone and unloved… when defeat’s already cost you your dream!”

Haku

“No one cared who I was until I put on a mask.”

Obito Uchiha
No one cared who I was until I put on a mask.

“Somewhere inside of me? Take a good look, there’s nothing inside of me anymore! I don’t feel pain, I don’t feel anything! You need to let that guilt go Kakashi. This wind hole wasn’t your doing… It was made by this evil, cruel world.”

Obito Uchiha
Somewhere inside of me? Take a good look, there’s nothing inside of me anymore! I don’t feel pain, I don’t feel anything! You need to let that guilt go Kakashi. This wind hole wasn’t your doing… It was made by this evil, cruel world.

“If anyone else tries to ridicule the way I live, I’ll slaughter everyone they ever cared about. And then maybe they’ll understand what it’s like to taste… a little of my hatred.”

Sasuke Uchiha
If anyone else tries to ridicule the way I live, I’ll slaughter everyone they ever cared about. And then maybe they’ll understand what it’s like to taste… a little of my hatred.

“My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I hate a lot of things, and I don’t particularly like anything. What I have is not a dream, because I will make it a reality. I’m going to restore my clan, and kill a certain someone.”

Sasuke Uchiha

“Sometimes you must hurt in order to know, fall in order to grow, lose in order to gain because life’s greatest lessons are learned through pain.”

Pain

“People are stupid. If I don’t do this, there will be no peace. Eventually, time will pass and the pain will heal. Eventually, checkmate’s power will weaken and people will begin fighting again. This time, they will use the weapon themselves and once more know true pain. And for the short time, peace will come again. It will give birth to short period of peace within this endless chain of hatred. That’s my wish.”

Pain
People are stupid. If I don’t do this, there will be no peace. Eventually, time will pass and the pain will heal. Eventually, checkmate’s power will weaken and people will begin fighting again. This time, they will use the weapon themselves and once more know true pain. And for the short time, peace will come again. It will give birth to short period of peace within this endless chain of hatred. That’s my wish.

“Even innocent foolish children will grow up in the face of pain, until their thoughts and beliefs are the same as their doubts.”

Pain
Even innocent foolish children will grow up in the face of pain, until their thoughts and beliefs are the same as their doubts.

“You have the same eyes as I do…the eyes, filled with hatred and death, that long for strength… Just like mine. Your eyes tell me how badly you wish to kill the one who put you through the hell called loneliness.”

Gaara
You have the same eyes as I do…the eyes, filled with hatred and death, that long for strength… Just like mine. Your eyes tell me how badly you wish to kill the one who put you through the hell called loneliness.

Naruto Quotes About Struggle & Hard Work

“I believe that working hard can beat a genius!”

Rock Lee
I believe that working hard can beat a genius!

“Hard work is worthless for those that don’t believe in themselves.”

Naruto Uzumaki
Hard work is worthless for those that don’t believe in themselves.

“Those who forgive themselves, and are able to accept their true nature… They are the strong ones!”

Itachi Uchiha
Those who forgive themselves, and are able to accept their true nature… They are the strong ones

“My motto is to be stronger than yesterday, if I have to I’ll be stronger than half a day ago, even a minute ago!”

Rock Lee
My motto is to be stronger than yesterday, if I have to I’ll be stronger than half a day ago, even a minute ago!

“A genius, huh? What does that mean? “Genius”? So I was not born with a whole lot of natural talent, not gifted like Neji …but I work hard and I never give up! That is my gift, that is my ninja way!”

Rock Lee
A genius, huh? What does that mean? “Genius”? So I was not born with a whole lot of natural talent, not gifted like Neji …but I work hard and I never give up! That is my gift, that is my ninja way!

“A hero is not the one who never falls. He is the one who gets up, again and again, never losing sight of his dreams.”

Rock Lee
A hero is not the one who never falls. He is the one who gets up, again and again, never losing sight of his dreams.

“People become stronger because they have things they cannot forget. That’s what you call growth.”

Tsunade
People become stronger because they have things they cannot forget. That’s what you call growth.

“Never give up without even trying. Do what you can, no matter how small the effect it may have!”

Onoki
Never give up without even trying. Do what you can, no matter how small the effect it may have!

“If you don’t like your destiny, don’t accept it. Instead have the courage to change it the way you want it to be.”

Naruto Uzumaki
If you don’t like your destiny, don’t accept it. Instead have the courage to change it the way you want it to be.

“If you don’t like the hand that fate’s dealt you with, fight for a new one!”

Naruto Uzumaki
If you don’t like the hand that fate’s dealt you with, fight for a new one!

“Growth occurs when one goes beyond one’s limits. Realizing that is also part of training.”

Itachi Uchiha
Growth occurs when one goes beyond one’s limits. Realizing that is also part of training,

“In order to escape a road of solitude, one has to work hard, and forge a new path with their own power.”

Gaara
In order to escape a road of solitude, one has to work hard, and forge a new path with their own power.

“If love is just a word, then why does it hurt so much if you realize it isn’t there?”

Gaara
If love is just a word, then why does it hurt so much if you realize it isn’t there?

“We have walked through the darkness of this world, that’s why we are able to see even a sliver of light.”

Gaara
We have walked through the darkness of this world, that’s why we are able to see even a sliver of light.

“Peace under an illusion is not true peace. It’s only meaningful if the real world manages to accomplish it.”

Gaara
Peace under an illusion is not true peace. It’s only meaningful if the real world manages to accomplish it.

“Fear. That is what we live with. And we live it everyday. Only in death are we free of it.”

Neji Hyuga
Fear. That is what we live with. And we live it everyday. Only in death are we free of it.

Share Your Favorite Naruto Quotes With Us

The Naruto anime has been a fan favorite for more than a decade, and it has become one of the most popular series of all time. This popular anime series has an epic story, lovable characters, and amazing quotes.

Naruto is full of great quotes, which makes it hard to pick just a few for this list. However, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites. Hopefully, you will enjoy these quotes as much as we do if you are a Naruto fan.

We’re big fans of Naruto here at Cupid Quotes, and we’re always looking for new and interesting Anime quotes to share with our community.

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