53 ‘Vinland Saga’ Quotes: A Story of Vikings and Vengeance

Playing off historical facts, "Vinland Saga" is a story about vengeance, blood thirst, violence, and politics. Learn more about its fascinating characters by reading the 53 quotes below.

"Vinland Saga" is an anime series about revenge starring protagonist Thorfinn. Thorfinn is out to avenge his father, who Askeladd, the leader of a band of Vikings, murdered.

Thorfinn joins this mercenary group, all the while plotting the murder of Askeladd. Find out more about these characters and others in the series by reading the 53 quotes below.

Thorkell’s quote: “What’s important to a warrior is the soul…and where it lies.” | Source: Amodays

Thorkell Quotes

“You clever fellows and your smug looks. You think you’ve got eeeeveryone dancing on the palms of your hands, don’t you? Hmm? Well, is me snapping your neck with my bare hand part of your brilliant plan? Is it?" — Thorkell

"And you know what, Ragnar? That's not even a problem. You've spent too much time living under christian humility. Have you forgotten the glory we Norman Soldiers live for?" — Thorkell

"This whole fuss in the Baltic Sea started because the Chief of the Joms vikings died all of a sudden...Seems strange, doesn't it? Lots of high and mighty guys dying of disease these days. You noticed that, too, Wulf?" — Thorkell

“Doesn’t it ever get boring always being on the winning side?” — Thorkell

“Listen. Now I’m not sayin’ that I give a [expletive] about what Canute’s thinking. I do what I want like I always do. But you mind telling me what the hell kind of royal edict it is that you brought, Wulf? It makes me sick...My question is…what does he mean by 'Interfere in the squabble with the Jomsvikings?' He wants me to get in there and tear things up? Every other time in my life, Canute’s been trying to stop me from having a good war. What’s gotten into him?” — Thorkell

Thorkell’s quote: “I love fighting, but even more than that, I hate losing! I only fight to win!!” | Source: Amodays

"Good friar, what say you? Who is greater, your Jesus or our Aesir?" — Thorkell

"I am not your puppet. I fight when I want to fight. I'll die when I want to die." — Thorkell

“I love fighting, but even more than that, I hate losing! I only fight to win!!” — Thorkell

"So you can tell Canute that if he wants a man killed, he can pick up his sword and [expletive] do it himself.” — Thorkell

"Hey! Somebody take him back to Jelling!" —Thorkell

Askeladd’s quote: “Every living human being is a slave to something.” | Source: Amodays

"The Valkyries, the Servants of the Gods, are always seeking the souls of valiant warriors. Warriors worthy of being Einherjar. Only those who lived in battle and died in battle...are permitted to cross Bifrost and dwell in that great hall in Asgard. The question is, how you fought, and how you died. The stronger your enemies, the better." — Thorkell

Askeladd Quotes

“Only those who fight on the battlefield get what they desire. That’s the way of the warrior.” — Askeladd

“A man, slave to gold, holds a whip…And beats the slave he bought with that gold as if to claim he is the master. He just doesn’t see it for himself. Every living human being is a slave to something.” — Askeladd

"You're young. Time is on your side. You'll grow up and I'll grow old. Someday you'll likely beat me. It's only natural. Even the strongest man must die." — Askeladd

“Try achieving something great on the battlefield. You’re a viking. Then I’ll reward you with a duel.” — Askeladd

Bjørn the Berserker’s quote: “Come at me! All of you at once! I'll take you all to Valhalla!" | Source: Amodays

"A fight you can't win becomes an obsession." — Askeladd

“You can make use of anyone with the right approach.” — Askeladd

Lucius Quotes

“You petty mouse. You never learned to see beyond your own gain.” — Lucius

"What's wrong?! Is this all you have, Dane filth?! Don't any of you possess true mettle?!" — Lucius

"What ever do you mean, Floki? I'm standing right here, alive and well." — Lucius

Lucius’ quote: “You petty mouse. You never learned to see beyond your own gain.” | Source: Amodays

“Kneel before me! I'll give you the honor of kissing my boots! Then you’ll die!” — Lucius

"I am your rightful and legitimate king. Who will rule over the nation of all Britannia." — Lucius

Floki Quotes

“It seems he’s not a man of empty words.” — Floki

"Silence! Who do you think you are?! You're nothing but the son of a slave!" — Floki

"Why...You...! The war with England will burst back into flames because of you! We'll have to start over from square one! All because of you!" — Floki

Floki’s quote:“It seems he’s not a man of empty words.” | Source: Amodays

"You wretch! Do you have any idea what you've done?! You butchered our king!" — Floki

“You shouldn’t ask questions, it’s for your own good.” — Floki

Canute Quotes

“The world…God’s divine creation…Is so brimming with love…Yet there is no love in the hearts of men.” — Canute

“Where in this world can a sane man be found? We’re the same. We’re all the same. None of us understands what it means to love all. Or the meaning of life…Or the meaning of death…Or the meaning of our own battles.” — Canute

“We’re all the same. None of us understands what it means to love all…” — Canute

Thors Quotes

Thors’ quote: "You have no enemies. No one…Has any enemies. There is no one…That you should hurt.” | Source: Amodays

“Leave now and I won’t take your life.” — Thors

“Keep the promise you made as a warrior.” — Thors

“I must rely on a sword like this, because I am not yet a master. A true warrior doesn't need a sword.” — Thors

“You have no enemies. No one…Has any enemies. There is no one…That you should hurt.” — Thors

“Time has come for me to take responsibility for what I’ve done.” — Thors

More ‘Vinland Saga’ Quotes

“Not all warriors fight on the battlefield with a sword in hand. A sailor makes his living battling the sea.” — Leif Erikson

Father Willibald’s quote: “Let those who seek death find it.” | Source: Amodays

"Do you find it distasteful, Sir?" — Wulf

“Come at me! All of you at once! I'll take you all to Valhalla!" — Bjørn the Berserker

“I don’t fight for money. I like to kill.” — Bjørn the Berserker

“Let those who seek death find it.” — Father Willibald

“Love provides the worth of everything in the world.” — Father Willibald

Helga’s quote: "Give this child a name.” | Source: Amodays

"Whoa...You really are one big dude, looking from up close...What'd you eat to get so damn big, Thorkell?" — Garm

“I’ll achieve something in no time. Then you’ll die by my hands.” — Thorfinn

"What's up, boss? Did he do something?" — Asgeir

“Once his battle wounds have healed… Lord Artorius will return to us. And deliver us from our suffering…When that time comes…You must serve him, my son. He is a true warrior and our rightful king. Become his staff. Be his sword. And one day…” — Lydia

Thorfinn’s quote: “I’ll achieve something in no time. Then you’ll die by my hands.” | Source: Amodays

"It wasn't...you? You didn't order the Assassin?" — Viking #1

"The creation of God is so beautiful... So then... Why is there no love... In the hearts of men?"— Prince Cnut Sweynsson

“Then we left Markland, and charted a course further south… There are richer lands.’ That’s what the wind was telling us…And then we found it…The new world! A continent overflowing with bounty, where rippling grass plains cover the earth. We settled upon it…And I named it…Vinland.” — Leif Eriksson

“Far, far to the west, across the great sea, there’s a place called Vinland. It’s warm…and fertile. Where neither slavery nor the fires of war can reach. What do you say? Will you live with us there someday?” — Þórðr Snorrason

Canute’s quote: “The world…God’s divine creation…Is so brimming with love…Yet there is no love in the hearts of men.” | Source: Amodays

"So please! Do not make us repeat ourselves over and over! This misunderstanding was caused by Garm here taking unauthorized independent action." — Messenger

“Well, if they’re dead, then that’s the end of it. Crying about it gets you nothing but an empty stomach.” — Ylva

"I can only guess that this was a measure meant to ease your drive for competition, my Lord." — Wulf

Thors’ quote: “I must rely on a sword like this, because I am not yet a master. A true warrior doesn't need a sword.” | Source: Amodays

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