47 Roronoa Zoro Quotes: Glance into the Mind & Soul of This Former ‘One Piece’ Pirate Killer

A former pirate killer with a tenacious personality, Roronoa Zoro is a force to be reckoned with. Read the following 47 quotes to find out more about this legendary and skilled swordsman.

A character in the anime series "One Piece," Roronoa Zoro used to be a bounty hunter before he joined the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, formerly known as Pirate Hunter Zoro. Now he works with the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, which is an alliance of multiple pirate crews, as a senior officer.

A master at swordsmanship, Zoro hopes to become the best in the world, complete with the ambition and determination to make this an actual reality. Read 47 quotes of his below to find out more about the character.

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "My captain has no business with a chunk of stone like you. Suck it up and just deal with me instead." | Image: AmoDays

Roronoa Zoro Quotes about Pirates and the Sea

"When you decided to go to the sea, it was your own decision. Whatever happens to you on the sea, it depends on what you've done! Don't blame others!" ― Roronoa Zoro

"A crew with no respect and a captain that doesn't demand it falls apart quickly." ― Roronoa Zoro

"I'm a pirate hunter." ― Roronoa Zoro

"My captain has no business with a chunk of stone like you. Suck it up and just deal with me instead." — Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "I'm going to be the world's greatest swordsman! All I have left is my destiny! My name may be infamous… but it's gonna shake the world!" | Image: AmoDays "A crew with no respect and a captain that doesn't demand it falls apart quickly." | Image: AmoDays

"Sorry, but our captain's gonna be the Pirate King, so I'm not losing to anyone!" — Roronoa Zoro

"Fine! I'd rather be a pirate than die here!" — Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro Quotes on Self-Determination and Ambition

"Bring me a stronger enemy. This isn't even a good way to kill time!" ― Roronoa Zoro

"My swords will show you my strength..." ― Roronoa Zoro

"There is someone I must meet again. And until that day...not even death himself can take my life away." ― Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "'I'm going to be the world's greatest swordsman! All I have left is my destiny! My name may be infamous… but it's gonna shake the world!" | Image: AmoDays

"If you want to beat me, you'd better come with all you've got!" ― Roronoa Zoro

"You're strong... So if I win this one, it should make me even stronger." ― Roronoa Zoro

"I feel the 'breath' of everything... I hope you're ready." ― Roronoa Zoro

"'I'm going to be the world's greatest swordsman! All I have left is my destiny! My name may be infamous… but it's gonna shake the world!" — Roronoa Zoro

"I'll be the world's greatest swordsman so that my name will reach heaven!" — Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "I do things my own way! So don't give me any lip about it!” | Image: AmoDays

"My will courses through my sword..." — Roronoa Zoro

"If it's a fight he wants, then I won't back down." — Roronoa Zoro

"If I can't even protect my captain's dream, then whatever ambition I have is nothing but talk! Luffy must be the man who becomes the Pirate King!" — Roronoa Zoro

"You sure can talk the talk, but you're not quite ready to walk the walk. Time's up; it’s my turn." — Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "If I can't even protect my captain's dream, then whatever ambition I have is nothing but talk!“ | Image: AmoDays

"You want to kill me? You couldn't even kill my boredom!" — Roronoa Zoro

"When I decided to follow my dream, I had already discarded my life." — Roronoa Zoro

"I may only have three swords, but yours will never be as heavy as mine." — Roronoa Zoro

"I do things my own way! So don't give me any lip about it!" — Roronoa Zoro

Wise and Inspiring Roronoa Zoro Quotes

"When the world shoves you around, you just gotta stand up and shove it back. It's not like somebody's gonna save you if you start babbling excuses." — Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "Only those who have suffered long can see the light within the shadows." | Image: AmoDays

"Being strong isn't just about having power or move; it's about one's spirit." — Roronoa Zoro

"A wound that'd make an ordinary man unconscious… I won't lose to it. A wound that would kill an ordinary person… I won't lose to it!"— Roronoa Zoro

"To face one who is extraordinary, I can't allow myself to be ordinary." — Roronoa Zoro

"Bring on the hardship. It's preferred in a path of carnage." — Roronoa Zoro

"It's okay to lose your way… just don't lose sight of what you have decided." — Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "Being strong isn't just about having power or move; it's about one's spirit." | Image: AmoDays

"In a real fight, there is no man or woman! If you don't fight with your real power, that will be the most shameful thing." — Roronoa Zoro

"You need to accept the fact that you're not the best and have all the will to strive to be better than anyone you face." ― Roronoa Zoro

"I don't know. I'm not sure why myself. But if I were to take even one step back, I believe that all those important oaths, promises, and many other deals 'til now will all go to waste, and I'll never be able to return before you, ever again." ― Roronoa Zoro

"Only those who have suffered long can see the light within the shadows." — Roronoa Zoro

"Frogs in a small pond wouldn't know how vast the ocean is." — Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "In a real fight, there is no man or woman! If you don't fight with your real power, that will be the most shameful thing.” | Image: AmoDays

"Hmph. Aren't titles useless when it comes to fighting? The stronger one wins, that's all." — Roronoa Zoro

Quotes of the Ambitious Roronoa Zoro Prattling On

"I have no business with you!" ― Roronoa Zoro

"There should be a limit to how similar a couple looks like." ― Roronoa Zoro

"In case we become candles, I want to have a nice pose." ― Roronoa Zoro

"I am always serious." ― Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "I'm sorry. I never pray to God.” | Image: AmoDays

"I'm not gonna disappear just because I was told to." ― Roronoa Zoro

"What does 'teamwork' really mean, anyway? Is it just about rescuing or protecting each other? There are people who believe that. But to me, it just sounds like kids playing around." ― Roronoa Zoro

"Maybe you're working for justice... but I got a lot to work on, too!" ― Roronoa Zoro

"Nothing happened." ― Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: “Have you ever met a beast…that you were sure would never bite?" | Image: AmoDays

"I was hoping for a crisis like this!" ― Roronoa Zoro

"The three Swords Style isn't just swinging a bunch of blades around." ― Roronoa Zoro

"Scars on the back are a swordsman shame." ― Roronoa Zoro

"Have you ever met a beast…that you were sure would never bite?" — Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro’s quote: "It's okay to lose your way… just don't lose sight of what you have decided." | Image: AmoDays

The series "One Piece" follows a pirate crew in search of a legendary treasure left behind by the late iconic pirate Gold Roger. The name of the show comes from the treasure, which is referred to as One Piece.

The series, over the years, has grabbed numerous nominations and three wins, one of which was the 2012 Behind the Voice Actors Awards for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Title.

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