Naruto inspires fans in many ways. It's always exciting watching a scrappy underdog hero like Naruto Uzumaki defeat powerful enemies to save the day, but a ninja like Naruto doesn't let his actions do all the talking. Naruto Uzumaki is an expressive person who has a lot to say, and he's wiser than he looks. Over time, his friends and even his enemies started listening to him and applying the lessons they learned from his words.
Naruto Uzumaki has spoken many memorable quotes throughout the Naruto anime, often speaking from personal experience as a lonely pariah with a monster inside him. Naruto had to fight his way up from the bottom and was an empathetic, hopeful boy who dreamed big, all of which fueled some of his best and most inspiring quotes.
Many Naruto Characters Had Great Quotes to Share
10 "I'm Not Gonna Run Away. I Never Go Back On My Word!"
Naruto made a declaration that he would never flee from danger or abandon his duty again, and it was a fairly basic but important sentiment. At first, Naruto Uzumaki was mostly bark and little bite, and then the brutal reality of being a professional ninja hit him. He hesitated in the face of danger, then vowed to make that the last time.
Naruto sealed his resolve with that quote, and it made a good impression on the rest of Team 7, too. As he promised, Naruto became a braver, more reliable teammate after that and didn't break a promise again. It wasn't his most profound quote, but it did set him on the right path.
9 "You're Not A Demon Fox Anymore."
For years, Naruto Uzumaki viewed Kurama for what he was – a tailed beast, a monster everyone feared and hated. Kurama was the reason everyone rejected Naruto as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but over time, Naruto learned to make the most of it. He even befriended Kurama, the same way Killer Bee and Gyuki had become allies.
Naruto made big personal strides with Kurama when he said the latter was an asset to the Hidden Leaf Village and not just a creature, and most of all, Naruto called Kurama by name. It helped remind Naruto fans that yesterday's enemy might be today's friend, and there's always more than one way to view a person.
8 "I Always Wanted To Be Like You. I Aspired To Be Like You."
Beating a Rival Might Mean Outthinking Them
Naruto Uzumaki had strong themes of self-reliance throughout the anime, but he never gave himself all the credit. He acknowledged many people for supporting and inspiring him, such as Kakashi Hatake, and he wasn't too arrogant to admire other people as role models to emulate.
Naruto told Sasuke Uchiha he wanted to be like him, describing the more constructive and inspiring part of their shonen-style rivalry. Even the smartest, most driven people need role models to give them new ideas and push them further, and they might end up someone else's role model today. In short, Naruto knew that no one truly succeeds alone.
7 "Once You Question Your Own Belief, It's Over."
Naruto needed to maintain a strong resolve throughout his life, especially when dealing with the rogue Sasuke Uchiha and the Fourth Great Shinobi War. Naruto has one of the most inspiring journeys in anime. With no parental guidance and the disdain of his fellow villagers, it would've been easy to give up on himself and fall into a pit of despair.
However, despite his consistent rejection and the negative comments from everyone around him, Naruto stayed true to who he was – and eventually everyone had no choice but to recognize him. It didn't matter that no one believed in him, Naruto believed in himself.
6 "Failing Doesn't Give You A Reason To Give Up."
Heroes Don't Give Up Easily, But Some Villains Might
Naruto Uzumaki often said wise, inspiring words relating to the value of hard work and persistence. Naruto's worst fear was giving up on a goal or worst, giving up on himself. However, Naruto also knew that there's more than one kind of failure, and internal failure is far worse.
If someone fails a goal or other endeavor, they can always try again, and learn from their mistakes – giving up makes failure permanent. Antagonists such as Neji Hyuga and the Six Paths of Pain wanted Naruto to give up, but Naruto knew that failing to defeat them on the first try was no reason to heed their words.
5 "Hard Work Is Worthless For Those That Don't Believe In Themselves."
Throughout the anime, Naruto Uzumaki spoke many quotes about the value of persistent effort, especially if it's to make up for a lack of talent or other advantages. Naruto knew that anyone could exert themselves out of duty or because they didn't know what else to do, but actions alone didn't bring results.
Naruto exemplified this through his consistent assertions of his value and reiterating his goals. In the face of grueling training sessions and seemingly one-sided battles, Naruto always believed he would prevail.
4 "When You're Alive, You Need A Reason For Your Existence."
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Many different people walk different paths and have various experiences, so there's no universal answer to why people must continue living. It's up to everyone to decide what it is.
Anyone who heeds Naruto's advice might have a short-term goal to drive them, then figure out another one, and take life as it comes. Or, someone might have a bigger, overarching reason for their existence and become truly great if they don't give up. The reason for existence might be personal, such as supporting a loved one, or professional.
3 "Shut Up About Destiny And How People Can't Change!"
Naruto sometimes faced opponents who thought the future was set, such as Neji Hyuga in the Chunin Exam's tournament arc, or Pain, who thought the cycle of hatred was the entire world's inevitable destiny.
Naruto Uzumaki was confident that the future was never set for any person or the world, and whether he's right or wrong, it's more inspiring to think that people can take charge of their own fate and become anything they wish. That attitude can help an underdog like Naruto have the personal faith needed to prove all skeptics wrong.
2 "If The World Ended, Who Would You Spend Your Last Day With?"
Friends and Lovers Are Excellent Companions in Anime
Naruto Uzumaki believed in the value of friendship, love, and meaningful relationships with others. Naruto understood how precious life is not because he was lonely growing up, but because everyone needs a quality companion in life, and must recognize them as such.
Naruto's challenged fans to think about who's most important in their life and why they're together. Naruto's own answer might be Jiraiya, his mentor and father figure, who gave him another dream to believe in.
1 "It's Not The Face That Makes Someone A Monster."
Naruto knew how it felt for someone to be condemned just because of how they were born. Naruto knew it was unfair and cruel, and he didn't wish it on anyone else. He believed no one should be judged based on their origins. Bad people can come from good places and vice versa.
Instead, Naruto argued, it's a person's choices that can make them either a hero or a monster. Someone who chooses to lie, use others, or even betray their friends and allies is a monster, even if they were popular and well-respected before then. Being a monster is only about what's on the inside, and people build their own internal selves with their thoughts, actions, and decisions.
