34 Xehanort Quotes: Learn to Channel the Darkness

The idea of light and darkness pervades much storytelling, but Xehanort brings it straight to the forefront. His purpose: to balance the two forces. Read his 34 quotes below to find out more.

Xehanort, or in one of his forms known as "'Master Xehanort," is the central villain in the "Kingdom Hearts" video games. He appears throughout the series through many different identities, such as Terra-Xehanort, Xemnas, and Ansem, Seeker of Darkness.

Xehanort's primary goal is to balance the light and dark within the universe. The Keyblade Master, therefore, is intent on bringing more darkness to the surface to create a sense of equilibrium. Read the 34 quotes to explore this compelling character.

An image of Xehanort with his quote: “Let all that anger out, my boy. Give your heart over to darkness.” | Source: facebook.com/KingdomHearts

Xehanort Darkness and Light Quotes

"It is your darkness that will be the ark that sustains me!"— Xehanort

"Admirably done. I knew this was a journey you could make—over the unseen wall that divides darkness and light. And I was not wrong, Terra!"— Xehanort

"Checkmate. And so darkness prevails, and light expires. You need a new strategy." — Xehanort

"Someone had to safeguard the light...from the demon I unleashed. You must know about the boy by now, the one in the mask. His name is Vanitas. A creature of pure darkness. One of my making." — Xehanort

"Give your heart over to darkness.” — Xehanort

An image of Sora with Xehanort’s quote: “The darkness is nothing to fear.” | Source: facebook.com/KingdomHearts

"See more worlds. Seek out the darkness that upsets the balance, and bring an end to him!" — Xehanort

"No. It is because you are trying to hold it in. Let the dark impulses waken in the pit of your heart. Release them, here and now! Sharpen your fear into rage. You must! If you do not let the storm within you run its course, it will wipe you from the face of the world, make no mistake! Do it. Embrace the darkness. Produce for your Master the X-blade!" — Xehanort

"Still so blind...Then I will make you see. Come to the place where all Keyblade wielders leave their mark on fate—the Keyblade Graveyard! There you will watch your dear Ventus and Aqua meet their ends, and the last light within you will die!"— Xehanort

An image from “Kingdom of Hearts” with Xehanort’s quote: “Darkness cannot be destroyed. It can only be channeled." | Source: facebook.com/KingdomHearts

"Why, I did him a favor and freed him of the darkness inside him. Alas, poor Ventus never had the fortitude for such strenuous trials." — Xehanort

“Darkness cannot be destroyed. It can only be channeled." — Xehanort

"But once again you have it all wrong, Eraqus. Darkness is a beginning, you see, not an end. At birth, every one of us emerges from darkness into a world of light, do we no." — Xehanort

“Seek out the darkness that upsets the balance, and bring an end to him!” — Xehanort

Keyblade Quotes

An image of Larxene with Xehanort’s quote: "Behold. These lifeless Keys used to be full of power. United with the hearts of their Masters." | Source: facebook.com/KingdomHearts

"Still so blind? Then I will make you see. Come to the place where all Keyblade Wielders leave their mark on fate: The Keyblade Graveyard! There, you will watch your dear Ventus and Aqua meet their ends, and the last light within you will die!" — Xehanort

"Yes. The boy chosen by the Keyblade—Riku. It was yours first, wasn't it? But you succumbed to the darkness you could not control, and your prize—the Keyblade—passed on to Sora instead. Your mistakes always end up being other people's problems." — Xehanort

"Behold. These lifeless Keys used to be full of power. United with the hearts of their Masters. On this barren soil, Keyblades of light and darkness were locked in combat as a great Keyblade War raged. Countless Keyblade Wielders gave up their lives all in search of one ultimate Key. And it will soon belong to me." — Xehanort

An image of Riki with Xehanort’s quote: “The Keyblade is not his to bear. He's an abomination beyond hope of salvation.” | Source: facebook.com/KingdomHearts

“The Keyblade is not his to bear. He's an abomination beyond hope of salvation.” — Xehanort

More Xehanort Quotes

"Terra, come see me at once." — Xehanort

“Still so blind? Then I will make you see.” — Xehanort

"Not your concern." — Xehanort

“There, you see? An empty world, like a prison, l imagine you will be right at home.” — Xehanort

An image of Riku with Xehanort’s quote: “In the end, your heart will be engulfed by mine forever.” | Source: facebook.com/KingdomHearts

"This world is just too small." — Xehanort

"Yes, boy! That's it! More! Let your whole heart blacken with anger!" — Xehanort

“In the end, your heart will be engulfed by mine forever.” — Xehanort

"Empty creature from Ventus riven...to you, the name Vanitas shall be given." — Xehanort

"You won't need a home anymore where you're going." — Xehanort

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"You see how powerless you are to save them? Savor that rage and despair! Let it empower you!" — Xehanort

"Death...a letter that spells endings." — Xehanort

An image of Elsa and Sora with Xehanort’s quote: “There, you see? An empty world, like a prison, l imagine you will be right at home.” | Source: facebook.com/KingdomHearts

"Oh? So that's how it is, is it? Someone else has set foot in your heart. Eraqus, you sly fox..." — Xehanort

"Go take what Ventus owes you. And take Aqua's life." — Xehanort

"C'mon. That's not fair. I know I had you." — Xehanort

An image of Xigbar and Sora with Xehanort’s quote: "Seek out the darkness that upsets the balance, and bring an end to him!" | Source: facebook.com/KingdomHearts

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