37 Hiei Quotes: Your Daily Dose of Dark Sarcasm & Cynicism

The villainous Jaganshi Hiei has a profound distaste for humans, but will this notion be challenged as the manga progresses? Read the 38 quotes below to find out more about him.

The fire demon, Jaganshi Hiei, usually called "Hiei" for short, is one of the central characters in the manga series "YuYu Hakusho."

He has a cynical outlook on the world and isn't the approachable type who prefers to keep to himself. Learn more about this mysterious demon by reading his 38 quotes below.

An animation of Jaganshi Hei and Kazuma Kuwabara with the quote, “I’ve been under too much stress lately. Killing you should be a good remedy.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

Savage Hiei Quotes

“Kurama, do not make me come over there and remove that precious thing you call a voice box.” —Hiei

“Even as a child, I found tremendous pleasure in spilling my enemy’s blood. Their screams of agony were my music.” — Hiei

“There’s no value in killing him and getting your hands dirty.” — Hiei

"Once I learned that my mother’s frozen tear drop was valuable, I began wearing in open sight of everyone, hoping their greed would entice them to challenge me, thus giving me the opportunity for my next kill.” — Hiei

“Does a death wish cause you to talk to me that way?” — Hiei

An animation of Jaganshi Hei with the quote, “Ninjas are revolting. They stole my idea. I’ll have to kill them now.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

“My arm did not obey a certain command I gave it, so I decided it needed to be punished.” — Hiei

“Do I have to kill you to stop you from being foolish?” — Hiei

“Ninjas are revolting. They stole my idea. I’ll have to kill them now.” — Hiei

Dark and Negative Hiei Quotes

An animation of Jaganshi Hei with the quote, “You do them one favor, and they think you’re their best friend. This is why I could care less if their entire species was swallowed up.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

“Their mistakes were simple ones. Gouki’s mistake was being overconfident and Kurama’s…sympathy for his human prey.” — Hiei

“I know as much of games as I do of hugs and puppies, and care for them even less. Wake me for the end of the world.” — Hiei

“Contractors aren’t human, they are killing machines under human skin.” — Hiei

“Detective, don’t waste your time trying to change their minds. Fight by their meaningless rules and you’ll be pulled down with them. There’s only one real law of the dark tournament: the strongest man prevails. I’ve retrieved enough energy to rip my way out, let’s show this entire stadium a new definition for victory!” — Hiei

“You do them one favor, and they think you’re their best friend. This is why I could care less if their entire species was swallowed up.” — Hiei

An animation of Jaganshi Hei with the quote, “Their mistakes were simple ones. Gouki’s mistake was being overconfident and Kurama’s…sympathy for his human prey.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

“What repulsive creature makes my eardrums bleed?” — Hiei

Sarcastic and Ruthless Hiei Quotes

“Being lucky seems to be your greatest tactic.” — Hiei

“We contractors don’t have the same unflattering emotions that you do. Luckily for us.” — Hiei

“I guess you should have listened to your buddy.” — Hiei

An animation of Jaganshi Hei in a battle with Makintaro with the quote, “Being lucky seems to be your greatest tactic.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

“Tell me, how does it feel to live in a constant haze of stupidity?” — Hiei

“This is pure offense. They gave up fighting with their brains a long time ago.” — Hiei

“Don’t worry, we don’t think of you as one of us. Miserably cowering in fear like that.” — Hiei

More Hiei Quotes

“If you kill him you will fail in your goal.” — Hiei

“Kurama, there is no person who does not carry scars upon their heart, and if there were such a man, they would be a shallow soul.” – Hiei

An animation of Hei with the quote, “We contractors don’t have the same unflattering emotions that you do. Luckily for us.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

“This is the second time today I hold your life in my hands. I somehow doubt that Sensui will be more merciful than I am.” — Hiei

“Spilled water will never return to its container.” — Hiei

“No, I'm afraid I have something else in mind.” — Hiei

“Don’t worry fool, we’ve entered into an alliance and I’m not the type to break it. Of course, after we win the tournament I can’t guarantee anything.” — Hiei

An animation of Hei with the quote, "Contractors aren’t human, they are killing machines under human skin.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

“Obviously you are underestimating Kurama. Do you know why I chose him to be my partner? To avoid fighting him myself. Watch, he’s more cut-throat then I am when it comes to battle, and unbelievably precise.” — Hiei

"I'm sick of your riddles." — Hiei

"Contractors have no sense of guilt." — Hiei

“He’s swinging his sword with the grace of a flyswatter. That’s no way to survive.” — Hiei

“If you pretend to feel a certain way, the feeling can become genuine all by accident.” — Hiei

An animation of Hei with the quote, “No, I'm afraid I have something else in mind.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

“Its ok if people just meet for a moment.” — Hiei

“Contractors aren’t human; they are killing machines under human skin.” — Hiei

"Contractors have powers that can kill. Humans don't." — Hiei

An animation of Jaganshi Hei with the quote, "Spilled water will never return to its container.” | Source: facebook.com/watchyuyuhakusho

The manga series "Yu Yu Hakusho" is focused on teenager Yusuke Urameshi, who, after passing away, becomes a Spirit Detective. Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei himself all join him in his ventures.

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