62 Luffy Quotes: Join Him on His Quest to Become the Next Pirate King in 'One Piece'

On a quest to become the monarch of the ocean, Monkey D. Luffy's positive attitude and determination are assurances that the pirate will be successful in this endeavor. Read his 62 quotes below to discover more about this sea-traveling free spirit.

Monkey D. Luffy, the central protagonist of the anime series, "One Piece," dreams of becoming the Pirate King, which he can achieve by locating Gol D. Rogers' treasure. Rogers has passed and is the first Pirate King to roam the seas.

Luffy has proven himself powerful, using his ability to stretch his rubber-like body to great lengths during fights. He has also made many allies as well as enemies around the globe, many of which he defeated. Find out more about this character and sea voyages by reading the 62 quotes below.

Monkey D. Luffy’s quote: "If you don't take risks, you can't create a future." | Image: AmoDays

Motivational Monkey D. Luffy Quotes

"As long as you're living, that's enough. If you're alive, you can fight again." — Monkey D. Luffy

"No matter how hard or how impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal." — Monkey D. Luffy

"Power isn't determined by your size, but the size of your heart and dreams!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"If you don't take risks, you can't create a future." — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy Quotes on Pirates and Becoming the Pirate King

"Outta my way! I will become the Pirate King!" — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy’s quote: "I decided to be King of the Pirates. I don't care if I die for it." | Image: AmoDays

"Hero? No! We are pirates! I love heroes, but I don't wanna be one!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"I don't have to be a boss or a great pirate, do I? Whenever you guys are in trouble, call us! We'll come help you no matter what." — Monkey D. Luffy

"Pirates are pirates no matter where they go." — Monkey D. Luffy

"The world's greatest swordsman, that's great! And it's fitting since your new boss is going to be King of the Pirates! Anything else would make me look bad!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"I decided to be King of the Pirates. I don't care if I die for it." — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy’s quote: "Hero? No! We are pirates! I love heroes, but I don't wanna be one!" | Image: AmoDays

"I don't wanna conquer anything. It's just that the person with the most freedom on the sea is the Pirate King." — Monkey D. Luffy

"One day, I'll have a ship and a crew better than yours! And we'll have the biggest hoard of treasure in the world!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"I won't lose against any of you! I will become the Pirate King!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"There is something mysterious about the life of a pirate." — Monkey D. Luffy

"If you don't want the negative reputation, you shouldn't be a pirate." — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "I don't wanna conquer anything. It's just that the person with the most freedom on the sea is the Pirate King." | Image: AmoDays

"Never understand the true meaning of a pirate's flag!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Pirates will feast on the meat, but the hero will distribute it among the people! I want to eat meat!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"The Pirate King! The name's gonna be mine!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"I will save the land of Wano, and I will become the King of the Pirates!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"If you ask this old man anything about it here and now… then I'll quit being a pirate! I don't want to go on a boring adventure like that!" — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "The Pirate King! The name's gonna be mine!" | Image: AmoDays

Perceptive Monkey D. Luffy Quotes

"If you hurt somebody… or if somebody hurts you, the same red blood will be shed." — Monkey D. Luffy

"Dying is not repaying a debt! That is not what he saved you for. Only weak men would die after someone spared their lives!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Forgetting is like a wound. The wound may heal, but it has already left a scar." — Monkey D. Luffy

"Being alone is more painful than getting hurt." — Monkey D. Luffy

"You want to keep everyone from dying? That's naive. It's war. People die." — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "If you hurt somebody… or if somebody hurts you, the same red blood will be shed." | Image: AmoDays

"I'm pretty sure I can't live without being helped!" — Monkey D. Luffy

Confident and Determined Monkey D. Luffy Quotes

"If I give up now, I'm going to regret it." — Monkey D. Luffy

"Shanks, I want to fight!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"I've been to hell and back a few times already." — Monkey D. Luffy

"Hee hee hee! You can't escape me now!" — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "I don't care who you are! I will surpass you!" | Image: AmoDays

"So, you don't like to get hit, huh? Well, you're about to have a very bad day." — Monkey D. Luffy

"I am going to save you even if it kills me." — Monkey D. Luffy

"I smell adventure!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Shut up, and let's do this!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Get outta here! If you don't, I'm gonna pound you!" — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "If you want to compare ambitions, mine is bigger!" | Image: AmoDays

"I don't care who you are! I will surpass you!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"I came here to whoop the whole lot of you! It's an all-out war!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Bring it on! I'm not moving an inch!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"I have Nakama who are not strong… but I still want them to be with me! So, I have to be stronger than anybody else… or else I'll lose them all!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"If you want to compare ambitions, mine is bigger!" — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "You could never beat me." | Image: AmoDays

"Everybody ready? No matter what, I'll keep you safe!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"You ready for this? I'm pretty strong." — Monkey D. Luffy

"If I die fighting for it, that's fine. I will fight…" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Then just become stronger. I have my ambition; you have your ambition too. Which means you should just keep walking forward towards that goal." — Monkey D. Luffy

"You could never beat me." — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "You ready for this? I'm pretty strong." | Image: AmoDays

The Murmurings of the Motivated Monkey D. Luffy

"An island from a dream within a dream? I could never pass up a great adventure like this!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Why does that man have a pinwheel on his head?" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Sorry, but it looks like I'm dead." — Monkey D. Luffy

"I can't use a sword! I don't know how to navigate! I can't cook! I don't know how to tell a fib! I am confident that I couldn't get by on my own." — Monkey D. Luffy

"Being killed by marines or coming with me. Which one do you pick?" — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "I smell adventure!" | Image: AmoDays

"Great job, everyone! Keep on pounding 'em!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Let's continue eating." — Monkey D. Luffy

"Don't you mean you're like half of her?" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Ooh, bet there are some strong guys in here!" — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "If I get reincarnated… I wanna become a clam." | Image: AmoDays

"Are we friends? Or are we foes? That kind of thing you decide for yourselves!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"This place is ours now!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Hang on! I'm coming to help!" — Monkey D. Luffy

"Don't you dare make my navigator cry!" — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "Get outta here! If you don't, I'm gonna pound you!" | Image: AmoDays

"You came without fear. Don't have any regrets, no matter what happens. This is the duel you wanted." — Monkey D. Luffy

"It's not like 'thanks' are something I can eat." — Monkey D. Luffy

"If I get reincarnated… I wanna become a clam." — Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy's quote: "No matter how hard or how impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal." | Image: AmoDays

The "One Piece" series boasts a rating of 8.9 out of ten on IMDb. It has also won three awards among numerous nominations. These awards include the 2012 Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Title at the 2012 Behind the Voice Actor Awards.

The show also won two awards at the 2002 Tokyo Anime Awards for Best Music in the TV Category and Notable Entry in the TV Category.

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