If you’re an Anime fan, you are sure to remember and love these Fullmetal Alchemist quotes.
The anime Fullmetal Alchemist is a unique story of adventure, pain and hope. The story is set in a fictional universe in the early 20th century of a steampunk world, where alchemy is the center of science and power.
The main plot involves the journey of the Elric brothers when they fail to resurrect their dead mother through the process of transmutation but end up losing their body in the process.
The show gained tons of attention around the globe and became one of the top-rated animes of all time.
The idea of equivalent exchange is highly emphasized throughout the series. This is the idea that everything we do has an equal and opposite reaction.
Here are some of the best Fullmetal Alchemist quotes you’ll surely enjoy.
Don’t forget to also check out these Godless quotes from the Netflix series.
1. “You’ve got two good legs, so use them. You’re strong enough to make your own path.” ― Edward Elric
2. “Stand up and walk. Keep moving forward.” ― Edward Elric
3. “A lesson without pain is meaningless.” ― Edward Elric
4. “Equivalent Exchange. I’ll give you half of my life so give me half of yours!” ― Edward Elric
5. “With all these things going on and the time passing idly, I just can’t sit and wait here.” ― Edward Elric
6. “How can you move forward if you keep regretting the past.” ― Edward Elric
7. “The next time I make you cry, they’ll be tears of joy!” ― Edward Elric
8. “You cannot gain something without sacrificing something in return. But once you have overcome it and made it your own… You will gain an irreplaceable fullmetal heart.” ― Edward Elric
9. “Who are you calling so short you want to squish like an ant?” ― Edward Elric
10. “Even when our eyes are closed, there’s a whole world out there that lives outside ourselves and our dreams.” ― Edward Elric
11. “You’ve got two good legs, so get up and use them. You’re strong enough to make your own path.” ― Edward Elric
12. “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
13. “It means that in battles, you must strike quickly, and end it quickly!” ― Roy Mustang
14. “We have been together for a long time after all.” ― Roy Mustang
15. “Well, these are either the gates to glory, or the entrance way to hell. Wait here, Lieutenant. If anything happens to me, then at least you’ll have a chance of getting out alive.” ― Roy Mustang
16. “ Nothing’s perfect, the world’s not perfect, but it’s there for us, trying the best it can. That’s what makes it so damn beautiful.” ― Roy Mustang
17. “I lost my pawns, my knight, my rook, my bishop, and even my queen. But, it’s not checkmate, just yet.” ― Roy Mustang
18. “ I never feel more human than when I’m fighting real monsters.” ― Roy Mustang
19. “Even a piece of garbage has its pride.” ― Roy Mustang
20. “On that day, all female officers will be required to wear… tiny miniskirts!” ― Roy Mustang
21. “When I, who am called a ‘weapon’ or a ‘monster’, fight a real monster, I can fully realize I’m just a human.” ― Roy Mustang
22. “Nothing’s perfect, the world’s not perfect, but it’s there for us, trying the best it can. That’s what makes it so damn beautiful.” ― Roy Mustang
23. “However little strength I’m capable of, I’ll do everything humanly possible to protect the people I love, and in turn, they will protect the ones they love. It seems like the least we tiny humans can do for each other.” ― Roy Mustang
24. “Life that has been lost cannot be brought back again. That very truth is what shows us the meaning and value of living.” ― Roy Mustang
25. “Love for the dead is pointless. We fight to keep them alive, that is all.” ― Olivier Armstrong
This anime created a huge impact on the lives of those who watched it. The show ended in a bittersweet moment when Edward finally got his body back in exchange for his alchemical power after the war.
Thousands of people died in the last battle, and many of our favorite characters sacrificed in order to achieve peace.
Take this time to remember all the amazing moments you had with this anime and relive its principles in your lives.
Remember that life may not be fair, but every action that we take has a ripple effect and equivalent consequences.
You can always look back at these Fullmetal Alchemist quotes and lines whenever you feel nostalgic about life and take a trip down memory lane.