58 Edward Elric Quotes from 'Fullmetal Alchemist' Series

Fullmetal Alchemist has been highly successful, with people tuning in worldwide. Experience the Fullmetal alchemy for yourself with these 58 Edward Elric quotes.

Fullmetal Alchemist is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. Set in a fictional universe where alchemy is a widely practiced science, it follows the adventures of two brothers and alchemists, Edward and Alphonse Elric.

After their mother's death, the brothers use a forbidden alchemic technique to bring her back to life but fail dismally. The outcome leaves Edward without a leg and arm and Alphonso without his entire body, confining his soul to an empty suit of armor.

We follow the pair as they search for the philosopher's stone, hoping to revive their mother and restore their bodies. Since its conception, the show has gained mass attention and acclaim across the globe, becoming one of the top-rated animes of all time. It has, without doubt, come a long way from its initial serialization in July 2001 and June 2010.

Here are 58 Edward Elric quotes from the wildly successful show.

Edward Elric's quote: "I can’t tell you that… You have to figure it out. Stand up and walk. Keep moving forward. You’ve got two good legs. So get up and use them. You’re strong enough to make your own path.” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

Edward Elric Quotes Full of Inspiration

"We’re going to be moving forward! If we move forward, we’ll get stronger, both physically and mentally.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"I can’t tell you that… You have to figure it out. Stand up and walk. Keep moving forward. You’ve got two good legs. So get up and use them. You’re strong enough to make your own path.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Even when our eyes are closed, there’s a whole world out there, that lives outside of ourselves and our dreams.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“Maybe life has no equal trade, maybe you can give up all you got, and get nothing back. Even if I can’t prove it’s true, I have to try, for your sake, Al.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Like I always say, can’t find a door? Make your own.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: "No matter how big the place is, we’ll eventually reach the edge if we keep moving forward!” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

“Stand up and walk… Move on… After all, you have perfect legs to stand on…” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"The next time I make you cry, they’ll be tears of joy!” ― Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"No matter how big the place is, we’ll eventually reach the edge if we keep moving forward!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"I will do what I can, even if my chance of passing is minuscule if that will allow me to move forward.” — Edward Elric “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: “Sun, it’s just a mass of hydrogen… Get too close to it and all you do is burn.” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

Edward Elric Quotes Filled with Life Lessons

“There’s no such thing as a painless lesson, they just don’t exist. Sacrifices are necessary, you can’t gain something without losing something first… Although if you can endure that pain and walk away from it, you’ll find that you now have a heart strong enough to overcome any obstacle… Yeah… A Fullmetal Heart.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“Even your gravest mistakes shouldn’t stop you from moving forward.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“Sun, it’s just a mass of hydrogen… Get too close to it and all you do is burn.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"AHA-HA-HA! Alchemists are scientists. We don’t believe in unprovable concepts like “God”. Rose looks angry We strive to uncover the principles of creation in the matter of the world, to pursue truth… gazes at Leto statue it’s ironic that we scientists… who don’t believe in God… are in a sense the closest things to him.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Told you, Rose. Get too close to the sun, and you’ll burn.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"How can you move forward if you keep regretting the past?” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: "A lesson without pain is meaningless. That’s because no one can gain without sacrificing something. But by enduring that pain and overcoming it, he shall obtain a powerful, unmatched heart… A Fullmetal Heart.” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

"I think people should try to ignore their race, and just treat each other as equals.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"We’re not Demons or Gods. We’re just humans.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Everything we see, everyone we meet, is caught up in a great unseen flow. But it’s bigger than that. It’s the entire world, the entire universe even. And compared to something as big as that, Al, you and I are tiny, not even the size of ants. Only one small part within a much greater flow. Nothing more than a fraction of the whole. But by putting all those “ones” together, you get one great “All”, just like Teacher said. The flow of this universe follows laws of such magnitude that you and I can’t even imagine them.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"A lesson without pain is meaningless. That’s because no one can gain without sacrificing something. But by enduring that pain and overcoming it, he shall obtain a powerful, unmatched heart… A Fullmetal Heart.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Alchemy: The science of understanding the structure of matter, breaking it down, then reconstructing it as something else. It can even make gold from lead. But alchemy is a science, so it must follow the natural laws: To create, something of equal value must be lost. This is the principle of Equivalent Exchange. But on that night, I learned the value of some things can’t be measured on a simple scale. My brother and I knew the laws of science, of Equivalent Exchange, that gain required sacrifice, that something had to be taken from us. But we thought there was nothing more we could lose. We were wrong.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: “Awww!! There are just so many people whose a**** I have to kick!” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

Edward Elric Quotes Loaded with Emotions

“WHO ARE YOU CALLING A MOUSY LITTLE PIPSQUEAK?!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Nobody calls me a pipsqueak and gets away with it! Not even a little girl!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"(grabs two citizens and swings them around in a circle) Shorty?! Could a shorty do this?! What else you want to call me: a half-pint bean-sprout midget?! I’m still growing you backwater desert idiots!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“Awww!! There are just so many people whose a**** I have to kick!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Yeah, I get it. You couldn’t see me since I’m so short, you couldn’t distinguish me from all the grains of sand. VERY FUNNY!!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: “I’m not short, I just live in a big world.” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

“WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SMALL YOU WANNA CRUSH LIKE AN ANT?!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING A RUNT SO TINY HE COULD ONLY BE SEEN WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS, YOU J***!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Ed crawling through an air vent Che. It’s so tight, it makes me glad that I have a small body [...] I just admitted I’m small! ” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“I’m not short! I’m fun-sized!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: "It was just a rebound! Don’t make a big deal over one or two arms!” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

“Attention, gun-toting extremists! Can you hear me all right, or did you blow your ears out playing target practice?” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"It was just a rebound! Don’t make a big deal over one or two arms!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“By the way, I don’t get my skills from a pocketwatch.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“I hate deserts. It’s nothing but sand. collapses If there was some grass, I could turn it into bread. I’m starving! Huh? Hey! Al, where’d you go? Al? Hey!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"(referring to Alphonse) This pain’s nothing…compared to what he’s given up…” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: "There’s no way I’m dying before you do, you morally bankrupt Colonel with a God complex.” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

"[To Envy] Now I see. You’re Jealous. You’re jealous of humans, aren’t you? According to you, humans are supposed to be a lot weaker than Homunculi. And yet, even if they get discouraged after being beaten, and even if they get close to falling down after losing their paths, they continue to get up and fight. Everyone around them helps them get back up. And you’re envious of that.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Water, 35 litres. Carbon, 20 kg. Ammonia, 4 litres. Lime, 1.5 kg. Phosphorus, 800 g. Salt, 250 g. Niter, 100 g. Sulphur, 80 g. Fluoride, 7.5 g. Iron, 5 g. Silicon, 3g. And fifteen other elements. Those are the elements to make an average adult human body. You can buy these elemental ingredients at the market with the pocket money of a child. Humans are made so cheaply.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"There are always things more important than someone’s dream…” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"You know, it’s funny. Every crook I meet wants to tell me how much I’m just like them. But there’s a big difference between you and me and the burdens we bear.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: "Equivalent Exchange. I’ll give you half of my life so give me half of yours!” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

"Come on now. Is that anyway to talk to your new boss, landlord, and all-around overseer?” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"referring to Winry I didn’t know she could be so cute.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Equivalent Exchange. I’ll give you half of my life so give me half of yours!” ― Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"(spits out his juice) I don’t think so, pops! Do I look like a clown to you?!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“Whoever invented stew is brilliant! It has milk in it and it still tastes good.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: "Don’t look away, Rose! You need to see what happens when you try to bring a human to life, when you cross into God’s territory or whatever the hell it is! Is this what you want?! Look!!” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

“Wrong, holy man. All we want is to get our bodies normal again. See, we don’t lie about what’s possible. We didn’t start a cult.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Hey, mutt! I need exercise, so I’ll play with you!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Don’t look away, Rose! You need to see what happens when you try to bring a human to life, when you cross into God’s territory or whatever the hell it is! Is this what you want?! Look!!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. We put all our trust in alchemy but in the end… what is it? “Alchemy is the science of understanding the flow of matter and its laws. The process of comprehension, deconstruction, and reconstruction. The world flows too. It must also follow laws. Everything circulates. Even death is a part of that circulation. You must accept the flow.” Hmm, Teacher sure drummed that into our heads, didn’t she? I thought I understood it. But I don’t understand anything… Mom proves that. Now here I am again, trying desperately to figure out a way to do the impossible. I’m such a hopeless idiot. All this time and I haven’t grown up one bit. I thought maybe the rain would wash away some of this gloom that’s been following me… but right now, every drop that hits my face is even more depressing.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: "Revenge that involves unrelated people isn’t valid at all. All he’s doing is hiding his vengeful hate with the title of God’s representative and acting sublime.” | Image: facebook.com/FMAHiromuArakawa

"Come down here and face me, you third-rate fraud. I’ll show you there’s no comparison between us!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"The great flow that maintains the universe, call it the cycle of life, the course of nature each one of us is just a small part of that part. One in the all. Yet without all the individual ones, the all can’t exist. This world flows by following grander laws that we can’t even imagine. To recognize that flow, to work in it. To decompose, and recreate, that is alchemy.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Revenge that involves unrelated people isn’t valid at all. All he’s doing is hiding his vengeful hate with the title of God’s representative and acting sublime.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"Even with your stones, I’m on a whole other level!” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

“You combined animals, the most depraved kind of alchemy there is.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

"You’re lucky Al. Since your body’s huge.” — Edward Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”

Edward Elric's quote: "Come down here and face me, you third-rate fraud. I’ll show you there’s no comparison between us!” | Image: AmoDays

The Fullmetal Alchemist franchise is definitely one to keep your eye on for both loyal fans and future fanatics. Selling over 64 million volumes worldwide, the Fullmetal Alchemist manga has become a global fan favorite within its arena.

And as the franchise continues to expand, taking the world by storm, we can only sit back and speculate what the tale of the two alchemist brothers will bring us next. If you enjoyed the quotes, try these 48 Kamina quotes to honor the late anime legend.