78 'Naruto' Quotes that Teach Us About Everything From Family to Perserverance

With his lively and self-determined persona, Naruto Uzumaki, the teen ninja from the Japanese manga series, "Naruto," is nothing short of an inspiration. Here are 78 quotes from him and several other wise characters from the series to brighten your day.

"Naruto" is a Japanese manga series that follows the main character with the same name as he trains to become a ninja. Throughout the anime series, Naruto and other characters develop significantly as they face a myriad of challenges.

Naruto also works hard to protect his family from any enemy who would try to harm them, making him a lovable hero. His character development sees him becoming a voice of reason in the series, which is always delightful to watch. Perhaps most significant is that Naruto is a relatable hero.

Unlike many mainstream fictional heroes who can sometimes seem a little too perfect, many of us can recognize some of Naruto's flaws in ourselves, which adds a much-needed level of relatability to the anime series. This is why the next 78 quotes from the series would be a perfect read for anyone attempting to develop themselves further.

Naruto's quote: "While you’re alive, you need a reason for your existence. Being unable to find one is the same as being dead." | Image: AmoDays

"NARUTO" QUOTES ABOUT PERSEVERANCE

"That’s why we endure. We are ninja. I will never forget." — Naruto

"I’m not gonna run away, I never go back on my word! That’s my nindo: my ninja way." — Naruto

"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 you give up, your dreams and everything else, they’re gone. Hard work is worthless for those that don’t believe in themselves." — Naruto

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

Jiraiya's quote: "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." | Image: AmoDays

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

"Every one of us must do what’s in their power! If we’re going to die anyway, then it’s better to die fighting than to do nothing!" — Sakura Haruno

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

"A dropout will beat a genius through hard work." — Rock Lee

"If you believe in your dreams, I will prove to you, that you can achieve your dreams just by working hard. " — Rock Lee

Jiraiya's quote: "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." | Image: AmoDays

"Failing doesn’t give you a reason to give up, as long as you believe." — Naruto

"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

"Don’t underestimate me! I don’t quit and I don’t run." — Naruto

"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

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

Naruto's quote: People who continue to put their lives on the line to defend their faith become heroes and continue to exist on in legend." | Image: AmoDays

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

"Somebody told me I’m a failure, I’ll prove them wrong." — Naruto

"Before I became a ninja I was a nobody, but I never gave up." — Naruto

"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

"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

Sai's quote: "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." | Image: AmoDays

"I will become a bigger badass than my father. And a stronger shinobi than my mother!" — Naruto

"When captured birds grow wiser, they try to open the cage with their beaks. They don’t give up, because they want to fly again." — Genma Shiranui

ENLIGHTENING "NARUTO" QUOTES

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

"If you want to know who you are, you have to look at your real self and acknowledge what you see." — Uchiha Itachi

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

Uchiha Itachi 's quote: "Even the strongest of opponents always have a weakness." | Image: AmoDays

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

"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

"It is foolish to fear what we have yet to see and know. — Uchiha Itachi

"We do not know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realize what you are." — Uchiha Itachi

"A failure will win even at the cost of their own life." — Might Guy

Pain 's quote: "Love breeds sacrifice, which in turn breeds hatred. Then you can know pain." | Image: AmoDays

"Even the strongest of opponents always have a weakness." — Uchiha Itachi

"Those who abandon their comrades are worse than scum." — Hatake Kakashi

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

"Love breeds sacrifice, which in turn breeds hatred. Then you can know pain." — Pain

Uchiha Itachi 's quote: "It is foolish to fear what we have yet to see and know. | Image: AmoDays

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

"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 only share one common fate, death." — Hyuga Neji

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

"Once you question your own belief it’s over." — Naruto

Uchiha Itachi's quote: "We do not know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realize what you are." | Image: AmoDays

"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

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

"If you don’t share the pain with someone, you will never understand the pain." — Pain

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

"There must be a purpose for people being born into this world. Why are we here? What does it mean? I realized that finding our purpose IS the meaning." — Kimimaro

Might Guy's quote: "A failure will win even at the cost of their own life." | Image: AmoDays

"In the ninja world, those who don’t follow the rules are trash. But those who abandon their friends are even worse than trash." — Obito Uchiha

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

"The fate of those who seek revenge is grim. It’s tragic. You will end up suffering and hurting yourself even more." — Hatake Kakashi

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

"Having too many bonds causes one to lose focus, weakening their strongest wish, their greatest desire." — Sasuke Uchiha

Naruto's quote: "If you don’t like the hand that fate’s dealt you with, fight for a new one." | Image: AmoDays

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

"People’s lives don’t end when they die. It ends when they lose faith." — Itachi Uchiha

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

"Just by living, people hurt others without even realizing it. So long as humanity exists, hate will also exist. There is no peace in this cursed world." — Pain

"Laziness is the mother of all bad habits." — Nara Shikamaru

Naruto's quote: "It’s not the face that makes someone a monster, it’s the choices they make with their lives." | Image: AmoDays

"NARUTO" QUOTES ON FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOVE

"I care more about others than I do myself, and I won’t let anyone hurt them." — Naruto

"It is only through the eyes of others that our lives have any meaning." — Haku

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

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

"If the world ended, who would you spend your last day with?" — Naruto

Naruto's quote: "If the father’s responsibility is to protect the child… then my responsibility is to exceed the father." | Image: AmoDays

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

"Those who abandon their comrades are worse than scum." — Hatake Kakashi

"I have family, and I have friends but if you’re gone… To me… It will be the same as being alone." — Haruno Sakura

"If the father’s responsibility is to protect the child… then my responsibility is to exceed the father." — Naruto

"You can mock me all you want. But if you insult my best friend, I will obliterate you." — Choji Akimichi

Pain's quote: "If you don’t share the pain with someone, you will never understand the pain." | Image: AmoDays

"However, no matter what road you end up taking, remember to protect the people that are precious to you." — Hiruzen Sarutobi

"My friends were the first to accept me for who I am." — Naruto

"Don’t cry Sasuke. Your big brother is here to protect you no matter what happens." — Uchiha Itachi

"A place where someone still thinks about you is a place you can call home." — 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

Pain's quote: "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." | Image: AmoDays

"I am always going to be there for you, even if it is only as an obstacle for you to overcome, you and I have to live together, even if it means hating each other, that… is what big brothers are for." — Uchiha Itachi

"Those who turn their hands against their comrades are sure to die a terrible death." — Uchiha Itachi

"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

"You will never have to forgive me. No matter what happens to you from here on out, I will always love you. — Uchiha Itachi

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

Hyuga Neji's quote: "People only share one common fate, death." | Image: AmoDays

"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

"The people from this village are different from your average village. Even if it means dying, there’s not a single one of us, who would sell out a comrade." — Hatake Kakashi

"Knowing what it feels to be in pain, is exactly why we try to be kind to others." — Jiraiya

Orochimaru's quote: "Either people change or they die before they do. It’s one or the other." | Image: AmoDays

Naruto always tried to have a positive outlook on life, even when the going got tough. He believed that with determination and effort, he could attain his goals, despite the nine-tailed demon fox that was connected to him at birth.

Naruto was a hero that was never short of a smile and the willingness to sacrifice himself to save those whom he loved. These are definitely some qualities we can all adopt in our own lives.

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