sometimes I think I've got this hard kernel in my heart, and nothing much can get inside it. I doubt if I can really love anybody.

It's because of you when I'm in bed in the morning that I can wind my spring and tell myself I have to live another good day.

Spending plenty of time on something can be the most sophisticated form of revenge.

The moon had been observing the earth close-up longer than anyone. It must have witnessed all of the phenomena occurring - and all of the acts carried out - on this earth. But the moon remained silent; it told no stories.

Sheep hurt my father, and through my father, sheep have also hurt me.

But still," Ayumi said, "it seems to me that this world has a serious shortage of both logic and kindness." "You may be right," Aomame said, "But it's too late to trade it in for another one.

Is it possible to become friends with a butterfly?