Humankind cannot gain something without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. This is Alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.

I draw manga, therefore I am!

If there's no door, then I'll make one!

The Homunculi may have started the war, but we were the ones who carried it out.

Stand up and walk. Move on. After all, you have perfect legs to stand on.

Men should be buff! Women should be vavoom!

I want you by my side. Forever. (Full Metal Alchemist)