38 Eren Jaeger Quotes: One-Liners From the Fury-Filled 'Attack on Titan' Character

The final season of "Attack on Titan" is right around the corner, with Eren Jaeger still at the forefront of the raging battle against the Titans. Read some of this protagonist's most hard-hitting lines.

Eren Jaeger, the main character of the dark fantasy anime, "Attack on Titan," is filled with deep rage against the Titans after he witnessed his mother being eaten by one when he was younger.

At the beginning of the series, he joined the Survey Corps with his companions Mikasa and Armin to fight against these creatures. What sets this character apart is that he can transform into a Titan.

Jaeger is brave yet impulsive and will do whatever it takes to save his loved ones, especially after witnessing his mom's death. While he is the protagonist, his moral leanings are not so black and white, making him a morally grey and complex character.

Read the 41 quotes below by this passionate fighter to get an even deeper understanding of him.

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "It's humanity's turn now.” | Image: AmoDays

Eren Jaeger Quotes: Honorable Judgments and Perspectives

"You're not soldiers; you're not warriors; you're just murderers." — Eren Jaeger

"No matter how messed up things get, you can always figure out the best solution." — Eren Jaeger

"We're born free. All of us. Free. Some don't believe it; some try to take it away. To hell with them." — Eren Jaeger

"If you think reality is just living comfortably and following your own whims, can you seriously dare to call yourself a soldier?" — Eren Jaeger

"I don't have time to worry if it's right or wrong; you can't hope for a horror story with a happy ending!" — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "What is the point if those with the means and power do not fight?" | Image: AmoDays

"If someone is willing to take my freedom... I won't hesitate to take theirs." — Eren Jaeger

"You have the freedom to defend the world's freedom, and I have the freedom to continue moving forward." — Eren Jaeger

"My goal is to protect the people of Paradis. The place I was born and raised." — Eren Jaeger

"Never having to be born in this world is the greatest salvation of all." — Eren Jaeger

"What is the point if those with the means and power do not fight?" — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "If someone tries to steal my freedom away... I won't hesitate to take away theirs." | Image: AmoDays

"To euthanize every Eldian. There is no way I could ever accept a plan so messed up like that." — Eren Jaeger

"There's no time to figure out if this [is] the right thing to do! Just move… Don't try to keep your hands clean. That's right; the world is cruel." — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger Quotes: Lessons and Everyday Life

"I appreciate that, sir… but I'm not stupid. And I'm the last thing you'll ever see." — Eren Jaeger

"All this time… in here… all alone?" — Eren Jaeger

"Bring it on, Reiner!" — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "I want to see and understand the world outside; I don't want to die inside these walls.” | Image: AmoDays

"I have to be the one to do this! I've got to settle this." — Eren Jaeger

"But then I crossed the sea, slept under the same roof as my enemy, ate the same food Reiner, I am the same as you." — Eren Jaeger

"The pitiful younger brother you're looking for doesn't exist. Neither does the brother who shares the same wound as you". — Eren Jaeger

"At this rate, I'll die without doing one damn thing." — Eren Jaeger

"I want to see and understand the world outside; I don't want to die inside these walls without knowing what's out there." — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "I have to be the one to do this! I've got to settle this." | Image: AmoDays

"Armin…because you told me about it… I'm going to go…to the outside world." — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger Quotes: Fighting the Good Fight

"Fight to live, risk it all for even a glimmer of real freedom! It doesn't matter what's waiting outside the gate or what comes in! It doesn't matter how cruel the world can be or how unjust! Fight. Fight. Fight. FIGHT! FIGHT!!!” — Eren Jaeger

"If you win, you live. if you lose, you die. If you don't fight, you can't win!" — Eren Jaeger

"I'll tear you apart. Once my hand heals, I'll rip you apart… Tear you to shreds…Rip you into tiny pieces… And eat you!" — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "If you win, you live. if you lose, you die. If you don't fight, you can't win!" | Image: AmoDays

Eren Jaeger Quotes: Expressing Emotions

"I… made a choice. And it killed everyone." — Eren Jaeger

"Berthold… Reiner… You damn traitors!" — Eren Jaeger

”I’m not gonna die here…” — Eren Jaeger

"You don't have to obey anyone. You can decide. You get to decide! You choose!" — Eren Jaeger

"Until all lives living there have been exterminated from this world." — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "I… made a choice. And it killed everyone." | Image: AmoDays

Eren Jaeger Quotes: Statements about Humanity

"And just like that, everything changed. At that terrible moment, in our hearts, we knew. Home was a pen. Humanity, cattle." — Eren Jaeger

"It's humanity's turn now." — Eren Jaeger

"Nothing can suppress a human's curiosity." — Eren Jaeger

"You are not a slave. Nor are you a God. You're just a human." — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger Quotes: Thoughts on Titans

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "We lived in fear of the Titans and were disgraced to live in these cages we called walls." | Image: AmoDays

"I disposed of some dangerous beasts. Mere animals that just happened to resemble humans." — Eren Jaeger

"I'm gonna destroy them, Every last one of those animals that's on this Earth." — Eren Jaeger

"I did it. How's that, Mikasa? I can do this. I can fight the Titans. I don't need to have you looking after me anymore." — Eren Jaeger

"On that day, mankind received a grim reminder. We lived in fear of the Titans and were disgraced to live in these cages we called walls." — Eren Jaeger

Eren Jaeger’s quote: "I'm gonna destroy them, Every last one of those animals that's on this Earth." | Image: AmoDays

"Attack on Titan" has been running since 2013. It is an acclaimed anime, raking in 24 nominations and 15 awards. These wins include "Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA" at the 2015 Behind the Voice Actors Awards and Best Director in 2020's Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

It has also been ranked at 9.0 on IMDb, with Rotten Tomato rating it at an average of 96%. This show's last season is airing in 2023.

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