26 Tohru Honda Quotes Shining a Light on Compassion and Kindness

When Tohru Honda is surrounded by family members that are under a curse, she vows to break it, making friends and a possible lover along the way. Read 26 of her quotes below.

Tohru Honda is the main character of the anime series "Fruits Basket." She is known for her empathetic and kind nature, an endearing aspect to many show viewers.

However, this young lady faced a tragedy when she lost her mother and had to live elsewhere. She ended up in the Sohma household, unaware of the magic and adventure to come. Read the 26 quotes below to find out more about this compassionate protagonist.

Tohru Honda’s quote: “It's only because we're alive that we can make each other laugh, cry, and be happy." | Image: AmoDays

Tohru Honda's Love and Kindness Quotes

"Loving someone means embracing their past and future too." — Tohru Honda

"I'm so sorry! Are you all right?!" — Tohru Honda

"It's only because we're alive that we can make each other laugh, cry, and be happy." — Tohru Honda

"My happiness comes from the kindness of those around me." — Tohru Honda

Tohru Honda’s quote: “Don't cry. Just like the happy and fun times eventually end, the scary or sad times end too, but please, please live. It’s okay if I’m not by your side.” | Image: AmoDays

"I've always loved the Zodiac cat!" — Tohru Honda

"I think it's amazing to be able to love someone so much." — Tohru Honda

"So what I'm saying is...I want to be friends!" — Tohru Honda

"A conscience grows, just like the body. It's bred within your heart. That's why the shape of people's kindness is so different." — Tohru Honda

"Maybe the reason people get jealous of each other is because they can see so clearly the umeboshi on other people's backs. I can see them, too. I can see them perfectly. There's an amazing umeboshi on your back, Kyo-kun." — Tohru Honda

Tohru Honda’s quote: “The scariest and the most painful thing is to be hated by someone you truly love.” | Image: AmoDays

"Don't cry. Just like the happy and fun times eventually end, the scary or sad times end too, but please, please live. It's okay if I'm not by your side." — Tohru Honda

"We want food; we want attention…It's just natural survival instinct, I guess…But kindness is something that we all have to learn as we go. It's something that grows and develops slowly over time…The same way our bodies do…" — Tohru Honda

"Is there any way I can get you to see the truth? Kyo, please. Is there any way I can get you to accept the fact that I love you? And nothing you say will change that." — Tohru Honda

"The scariest and the most painful thing is to be hated by someone you truly love." — Tohru Honda

Tohru Honda’s quote: “Is there any way I can get you to see the truth. Kyo, please. Is there any way I can get you to accept the fact that I love you! And nothing you say will change that.” | Image: AmoDays

"People's differences are something to celebrate." — Tohru Honda

"As long as I'm alive, I want it too. If possible, I want to find a reason of existence within a person, within someone." — Tohru Honda

"Kindness is something that we all have to learn as we go." — Tohru Honda

"If you can somehow find a way to believe…sometimes that's all it takes to help someone, to give them the strength to find the good in themselves." — Tohru Honda

Tohru Honda's Quotes about Life

Tohru Honda’s quote: "I don't think anyone is born with a reason to live. It’s something you have to find for yourself.” | Image: AmoDays

"What you really shouldn't forget is what you felt like as a child" — Tohru Honda

"As long as you live, things will keep happening! As long as you're alive, wishes will keep being made!" — Tohru Honda

"…As they played the game…I waited for someone to call 'onigiri.' But no one called. I was very little then. I had almost forgotten about that. But they knew…there would never be room for an onigiri…in a fruits basket." — Tohru Honda

"I don't think anyone is born with a reason to live. It's something you have to find for yourself." — Tohru Honda

Tohru Honda’s quote: “As long as you live, things will keep happening! As long as you’re alive, wishes will keep being made!” | Image: AmoDays

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"We're searching for a reason of existence. With our own strength, because maybe the truth is that there's no reason for life from the very beginning." — Tohru Honda

"A reason that it's okay to be alive… A reason to exist. [aloud] I think everyone might have to find it themselves...and decide for themselves. It could be your dreams…your job…or a person...The reason you're looking for…might be vague, unclear…and uncertain. [in her head] And you might lose it. [aloud] But as long as you're alive…you have to keep searching for that reason." — Tohru Honda

"No matter how cold it is now, spring will come again." — Tohru Honda

Tohru Honda’s quote: "We're searching for a reason of existence. With our own strength, because maybe the truth is that there’s no reason for life from the very beginning.” | Image: AmoDays

The kindness and compassion that Honda possesses, although classified by many as weak emotions in a world that, in many circumstances, relies on cunning and a stoic nature to survive, can be extremely powerful.

Arguably, there would have been no social movements without our innate kindness, no hospitals, and no charity organizations. Therefore, it is essential for the progress and survival of our humanity. Find out how to contribute to this by reading these 41 pay-it-forward quotes.