56 ‘Dark Souls’ Quotes for a Hardcore Descent into Madness

Madness, the Abyss, and a life-giving flame? The video game "Dark Souls" provides all of this in an ongoing and intriguing plot for its dedicated players. Find out more about the characters, the interesting storyline, and the mission by reading the 56 quotes below.

A universe filled with Lords of Light and Dark is under attack when the Abyss threatens to get rid of The First Flame, which birthed all life in this universe. The Abyss can be seen as the rot that lives in the hearts of the human race.

It fills the land with darkness, death, and madness; this road to insanity is referred to as "becoming hollow." Your character, also close to going wholly made, has a purpose: to cure the curse and reignite The First Flame. Read the following 56 quotes to get to know all the characters of this highly challenging game.

Crestfallen Saulden’s quote: "Life is a journey, and every journey eventually leads to home." | Image: AmoDays

Insightful 'Dark Souls' Quotes

"The flow of time itself is convoluted, with heroes centuries-old phasing in and out." — Solaire of Astora

"Yet another stands before us… Then so be it. For the curse of life is the curse of want. And so, you peer into the fog, in hope of answers." — Ancient Dragon

"The very fabric wavers and relations shift and obscure." — Solaire of Astora

"Men are props on the stage of life, and no matter how tender, how exquisite… A lie will remain a lie!" — Aldia

"Life is a journey, and every journey eventually leads to home." — Crestfallen Saulden

Combative 'Dark Souls' Quotes

Lucatiel of Mirrah’s quote: "If I were told that by killing you I would be free from this curse, I would draw my blade without hesitation." | Image: AmoDays

"Feeble cursed one! Let's hope the magnificence of my spells does not deter you!" — Straid of Olaphis

"Those who live by the sword will die by it, and I, Drummond, won't go down without drawing mine!" — Captain Drummond

"If I were told that by killing you I would be free from this curse, I would draw my blade without hesitation." — Lucatiel of Mirrah

'Dark Souls' Flame and Sunlight Quotes

"I am Solaire of Astora, an adherent to the Lord of Sunlight." — Solaire of Astora

"I, Siegward of the Knights of Catarina, have come to fulfill my promise. Let the sun shine upon this Lord of Cinder." — Siegward of Catarina

Solaire of Astora’s quote: "The sun is a wondrous body like a magnificent father!" | Image: AmoDays

"You, who link the fire, you, who bear the curse… Once the fire is linked, souls will flourish anew, and all of this will play out again. It is your choice… To embrace or renounce this… Great Sovereign, take your throne. What lies ahead, only you can see." — The Emerald Herald

"The Unkindled will rise. Nameless accursed undead, unfit even to be cinder. And so it is that ash seeketh embers..." — Narrator

"The sun is a wondrous body like a magnificent father!" — Solaire of Astora

"Hello there. Forgive me. I was just pondering about my poor fortune. I did not find my own sun, not in Anor Londo." — Solaire of Astora

Aldia’s quote: "There is no path. Beyond the scope of light, beyond the reach of Dark... what could possibly await us? And yet, we seek it, insatiably... Such is our fate." | Image: AmoDays

"I am a warrior of the sun! Spot my summon signature easily by its brilliant aura." — Solaire of Astora

"Oh, hello there. I will stay behind to gaze at the sun." — Solaire of Astora

"There is no path. Beyond the scope of light, beyond the reach of Dark... what could possibly await us? And yet, we seek it, insatiably... Such is our fate." — Aldia

'Dark Souls' Death and Dark Quotes

"Soon, I will be consumed by them—by the Dark." — Artorias the Abysswalker

"Once, the Lord of Light banished Dark and all that stemmed from humanity. And men assumed a fleeting form." — Aldia

Graove Warden Agdayne’s quote: "Death is equitable, accepting. We will all, one day, be welcomed by her embrace." | Image: AmoDays

"We Unkindled are worthless, can't even die right. Gives me conniptions."— Hawkwood, the Deserter

"Brave Undead... you have proven yourself to me. Now... be one with the Dark." — Queen Nashandra

"Is this the blood? The blood of the Dark Soul?" — Slave Knight Gael

"May the Dark shine your way." — Darkdiver Grandahl

"Every age, it seems, is tainted by the greed of men. Rubbish, to one such as I, devoid of all worldly wants! I don't know. Maybe it's just the way we are. I'll stick you in my prayers. A fine dark soul, to you." — Unbreakable Patches

Queen Nashandra’s quote: "Brave Undead... you have proven yourself to me. Now... be one with the Dark." | Image: AmoDays

"Surely thine kind are more than pure dark, For I have availed you nothing, All of you, forgive me, Whatever thou art, stay away." — Artorias

"The Queen…brought peace… to this land, and to her King. A peace so deep…it was like…The Dark" — Chancellor Wellager

"Death is equitable, accepting. We will all, one day, be welcomed by her embrace." — Graove Warden Agdayne

"There is a darkness within man, and I am afraid you will peer into it. Whether the fear will spark self-reflection or a ruinous nostalgia is up to you entirely." — Karla

Touching and Emotional 'Dark Souls' Quotes

"I beg of thee, the spread of the Abyss must be stopped." — Artorias the Abysswalker

Stockpile Thomas’s quote: "You've got a heart of Gold. Don't let them take it from you." | Image: AmoDays

"In the end, he never sat on the true throne." — Nashandra

"You were at my side, all along." — Ludwig the Holy Blade

"But I don't want to sit around and die a petty rat, and I consider myself your friend." — Greirat of the Undead Settlement

"You really are fond of chatting with me, aren't you? If I didn't know better, I'd think you had feelings for me! Oh, no, dear me. Pretend you didn't hear that!" — Solaire of Astora

"You've got a heart of Gold. Don't let them take it from you." — Stockpile Thomas

Laddersmith Gilligan’s quote: "I get such a warm feeling inside when I get the chance to help others!" | Image: AmoDays

"I've seen your kind, time and time again. Every fleeing man must be caught. Every secret must be unearthed. Such is the conceit of the self-proclaimed seeker of truth. But, in the end, you lack the stomach for the agony you'll bring upon yourself." — Sir Vilhelm

"Here you have a man who stopped at nothing to change the world. He mastered sorceries of frost, miracles of the moon. He partnered with a kingdom-ending flame and took advantage of the Deep. He used all of this, plus social and political manipulation, to usurp an age-old kingdom, rising within the ranks of its knights, twisting its Deacons to feed a god to a Lord of Cinder and supplant the Age of Fire. The tyrant, Sulyvahn, tore apart many bonds but was undone himself by a mere Unkindled. Proof that no champion is more powerful than the fire-linking curse. So, if this man can't change the world, what hope do we have?" — Vaati Vidya

"So, what do you say? Why not help one another on this lonely journey?" — Solaire of Astora

"My blade may break, my arrows fall wide, but my will shall never be broken." — Captain Drummond

"I get such a warm feeling inside when I get the chance to help others!" — Laddersmith Gilligan

'Dark Soul' Quotes That Will Descend You into Madness

Solaire of Astora’s quote: "The way I see it, our fates appear to be intertwined." | Image: AmoDays

"What's wrong? Get a bit of a scare out there? No problem. Have a seat and get comfortable. We'll both be hollow before you know it." — Crestfallen Knight

“Gives me the Willies” — Benhart of jugo

"I can see it in your eyes. If you didn't invade, didn't pillage, whatever would you do?" — Ringfinger Leonhard

"Thought you could outwit an onion?" — Siegpatches

"Well, I suppose they wouldn't be far off!" — Solaire of Astora

Solaire of Astora’s quote: "If you miss it, you must be blind!" | Image: AmoDays

"Where have you gone, sweet child? It's cold outside. It's awfully cold. Where have you run off to?" — Birch Woman

"The begins who possess these souls have outlived their usefulness or chosen the path of the wicked. Let there be no guilt —let there be no vacillation." — Kingseeker Frampt

"Bearer of the Curse… Seek Souls, larger and more powerful Souls… Seek the King; that is the only way… Lest this land swallows you whole, as it has so many others." — The Emerald Herald

"This is the only real direction in the story you're ever going to get." — Crestfallen Knight

Lautrec of Carim’s quote: "Not enough for you? Well, let's not be stingy now… He he he…” | Image: AmoDays

"I'll provide whatever service you need. For a fair price, of course!" — Stone Trader Chloanne

"If you miss it, you must be blind!" — Solaire of Astora

"Not enough for you? Well, let's not be stingy now… He he he…” — Lautrec of Carim

Crestfallen Knight’s quote: "What's wrong? Get a bit of a scare out there? No problem. Have a seat and get comfortable. We'll both be hollow before you know it." | Image: AmoDays

"There's no telling how much longer your world and mine will remain in contact." — Solaire of Astora

"I am grateful for these peaceful days. But such contentment lies only in the here and now. Why must life be so confounding?" — Vengarl of Forossa

"The way I see it, our fates appear to be intertwined." — Solaire of Astora

"Of course, we are not the only ones engaged in this." — Solaire of Astora

Karla’s quote: "There is a darkness within man, and I am afraid you will peer into it. Whether the fear will spark self-reflection or a ruinous nostalgia is up to you entirely." | Image: AmoDays

Hidetaka Miyazaki, who created the game, had multiple sources of inspiration, such as "Choose Your Own Adventure" books. Seemingly and more prominently, he took a lot of inspiration from the manga-turned-anime series "Berserk."

"Berserk," noted for its heavy violence, focuses on its protagonist and orphan, Gus, who becomes a warrior leader of the Band of Hawk. This togetherness with his fellow warriors helps him learn the importance of the connection in contrast with his solitary life.

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