42 Ace Quotes: Follow This Fiery Pirate across the Seas

Everyone views pirates as individuals without hearts, only interested in their interests. However, Portgas D. Ace proved this stereotype false in the most tragic ways. Read the 42 quotes below to find out why and how.

Portgas D. Ace, a character in the top-rated anime series "One Piece," was the blood-related son of the famous Pirate King Gol D. Roger. However, he was adopted by Monkey D. Garp and became the adoptive older brother to Luffy and Sabo after his father's passing.

As he was the blood relative of the Pirate King, Ace was a massive target for the World Government.

The pirate also could manipulate fire, leading to his nickname "Fire Fist." Discover more about this prince of pirates by reading the 42 quotes below.

Portgas D. Ace using his fire powers with an overlaid quote by him, reading, “My fire burns everything…A truly invincible ability.” | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

Fiery and Passionate Quotes

“There! See how strong I am! ” – Portgas D. Ace

“My flame burns all to nothing…That makes it a peerless power.” – Portgas D. Ace

“My fire burns everything…A truly invincible ability.” — Portgas D. Ace

"Fire and ice...Which one won't be left behind?!" — Portgas D. Ace

"I’m fire itself. You can't even touch me." — Portgas D. Ace

Portgas D. Ac with a text overlay reading, “I won’t let you take Whitebeard out! I’ll make pops the Pirate King.” | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

"I'm 'fire' not that it matters." — Portgas D. Ace

"I'm Flame Fist Ace... and don't forget it." — Portgas D. Ace

"The enemy should've known better. No sword can cut ‘fire’.” — Portgas D. Ace

Quotes about Battles and Fighting

"Once I start a fight, neither side ever escapes." — Portgas D. Ace

Portgas D. Ac with a text overlay reading, "Victory sure makes me hungry!" | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

"If you think you can run, you're wrong. You've no choice but to fight me." — Portgas D. Ace

"Who do you think you can beat?" — Portgas D. Ace

"Victory sure makes me hungry!" — Portgas D. Ace

Portgas D. Ac with a text overlay reading, "Once I start a fight, neither side ever escapes." | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

"Are you feelin' okay?! Otherwise, there's no way I'd win." — Portgas D. Ace

“Cross me, and I’ll never let you live.” — Portgas D. Ace

A Pirate’s Life for Me Quotes

“You’ve committed the worst crime you can commit on a pirate’s ship. Now I have to deal with you, as commander.” — Portgas D. Ace

"This is the Whitebeard Pirates' territory now." — Portgas D. Ace

Portgas D. Ac with a text overlay reading, "I don't owe anything to anyone, not even a god. That's what it means to be a pirate, right?" | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

“I aim to be top pirate! I stop for no one!” — Portgas D. Ace

"I am a free man. The Marines could never catch me.” – Portgas D. Ace

“I carry Whitebeard’s Mark. I can’t lose.” — Portgas D. Ace

"I don't owe anything to anyone, not even a god. That's what it means to be a pirate, right?" — Portgas D. Ace

"I'm aiming for the Pirate's Summit! And until I get there, I'm not stopping!" — Portgas D. Ace

Portgas D. Ace’s quote: “I aim to be top pirate! I stop for no one!” | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

"Um, I'm the 2nd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates...If you lose to me you'll never win against the old man." — Portgas D. Ace

“I won’t let you take Whitebeard out! I’ll make pops the Pirate King.” — Portgas D. Ace

More Flammable Portgas D. Ace Quotes

"Luffy, always doing such ridiculous things! But I'm surprised! You've really gotten strong!" — Portgas D. Ace

"We have to live a life of no regrets." — Portgas D. Ace

"I don't wanna live a thousand years. If I just live through today, that'll be enough." | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

"Everything I get, I pay back in full" — Portgas D. Ace

"Well, let's get started!" — Portgas D. Ace

"I guess we ought to nip this in the bud right here." — Portgas D. Ace

"That's the way! Keep supporting Luffy, okay!" — Portgas D. Ace

“Thank you… for loving me!” — Portgas D. Ace

Portgas D. Ace’s quote: "We have to live a life of no regrets." | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

“Start living before you start dying.” — Portgas D. Ace

“You haven't changed at all have you Luffy?” – Portgas D. Ace

"Glad that's finally taken care of." — Portgas D. Ace

]A picture of Portgas D. Ace’s with a quote by him: “Even though I’ve been good for nothing my whole life, even though I have the blood of a demon within me, you guys still loved me. Thank you so much.” | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

"We better get this area under our control." — Portgas D. Ace

“Sometimes the blood rushes to my head and I feel like, if I run I’ll lose something important.” — Portgas D. Ace

“Even though I’ve been good for nothing my whole life, even though I have the blood of a demon within me, you guys still loved me. Thank you so much.” — Portgas D. Ace

A picture of Portgas D. Ace’s with a quote by him: “Cross me, and I’ll never let you live.” | Source: facebook.com/onepieceofficial

The World Government eventually found Ace with the intent of execution. A war broke out, and this fiery pirate managed to break free.

Sadly, in episodes 482 and 483, as soon as he regained his life, he took on Marine Admiral Akainu to protect his younger brother Luffy. He passed away in the process via a terminating punch right through his chest.

To learn more about Ace's beloved younger brother, read these 62 Luffy quotes.