Monkey D. Luffy’s quest to become King of the Pirates anchors One Piece, a saga celebrating freedom, friendship, and defiance against oppression. Through epic battles and heartfelt moments, Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece explores themes of legacy, justice, and the unyielding pursuit of dreams.
This collection highlights 25 iconic quotes that define character growth and the series’ philosophical depth.

Let them laugh

Episode 147 (A City that Never Sleeps! The King of the Pirates, Blackbeard!)
Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard)
Encouraging Luffy to embrace ridicule while chasing dreams, this moment foreshadows Blackbeard’s ideological clash with the protagonist.
The One Piece is real!

Episode 485 (Ending the Matter! Whitebeard vs. Blackbeard Pirates!)
Edward Newgate (Whitebeard)
Whitebeard’s dying declaration reignites the pirate era, symbolizing hope and validating decades of adventures.
A man’s dream will never die!

Episode 147 (A City that Never Sleeps! The King of the Pirates, Blackbeard!)
Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard)
A twisted reflection of Luffy’s resolve, emphasizing One Piece’s core theme of enduring ambition.
As long as I live, there are infinite chances

Episode 1051 (Luffy’s Peak – Attained! The Lawless Zone)
Monkey D. Luffy
Luffy’s defiance against Kaido crystallizes his never-surrender ethos, embodying the series’ resilience motif.
Whoever wins this war will become justice!

Episode 465 (There’s No Stopping! The Ultimate Move Descends!)
Donquixote Doflamingo
A chilling critique of systemic corruption during Marineford, questioning absolute morality.
No! A man dies when he is forgotten!

Episode 86 (Hiriluk’s Cherry Blossoms and the Will to Carry On!)
Dr. Hiriluk
Chopper’s mentor redefines mortality through legacy, resonating with themes of memory and impact.
No! I’m here to end you!

Episode 1015 (Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become King of the Pirates!)
Monkey D. Luffy
Luffy’s vow to Kaido in Wano underscores his evolution from reckless fighter to strategic leader.
I want to live! Take me out to sea with you!

Episode 278 (Say You Want to Live! We Are Friends!)
Nico Robin
Robin’s desperate plea to the Straw Hats marks her emotional liberation from lifelong persecution.
Inherited Will… The Destiny of the Age… People’s Dreams… These cannot be stopped!

Episode 400 (Roger and Rayleigh – The King of the Pirates and His Right Hand)
Gol D. Roger
Roger’s execution speech encapsulates the series’ cyclical narrative of ambition transcending generations.
If we lose credibility by admitting fault, we didn’t have any to begin with

Episode 736 (Fierce Attack! The Straw Hats vs. 10,000 Enemies!)
Issho (Fujitora)
The admiral’s rebuke of Akainu critiques institutional accountability, tying to One Piece’s anti-authoritarian streak.
Don’t try to find a reason for someone’s love

Episode 742 (A Family’s Shape – Bellamy the Rebel!)
Sengoku
Sengoku comforts Law about Corazon’s sacrifice, distilling the series’ emphasis on unconditional bonds.
Sniper King… Shoot down that flag

Chapter 398 (Declaration of War)
Monkey D. Luffy
Luffy’s order to burn the World Government flag symbolizes rebellion against systemic oppression.
I’ll become the King of the Pirates!

Episode 1 (I’m Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!)
Monkey D. Luffy
The protagonist’s iconic mantra, defining his journey and the series’ aspirational core.
Hero? No! We’re pirates! I love heroes, but I don’t want to be one!

Episode 4 (Luffy’s Past! Enter Red-Haired Shanks!)
Monkey D. Luffy
Rejecting conventional heroism, Luffy champions individual freedom over societal validation.
You want my treasure? You can have it! Find it! I left everything the world has there!

Episode 1 (I’m Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!)
Gol D. Roger
Roger’s final words ignite the Great Pirate Era, framing adventure as a collective pursuit.
If you hurt somebody… or if somebody hurts you, the same red blood will shed

Episode 1015 (Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become King of the Pirates!)
Yamato
A plea for unity in Wano, challenging inherited hatred between humans and mythical tribes.
Scars on the back are a swordsman’s shame

Episode 24 (Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls at Sea!)
Roronoa Zoro
Zoro’s refusal to retreat against Mihawk establishes his unbreakable code of honor.
I’ll do what you can’t do, and you do what I can’t do

Episode 297 (Hunter Sanji Appears? Elegy to the Lying Wolf!)
Sanji
Sanji’s teamwork philosophy to Usopp highlights the crew’s interdependence and mutual respect.
The world isn’t perfect… But it’s beautiful nonetheless

Episode 898 (The Last Emperor! The Counterattack Begins!)
Charlotte Katakuri
Katakuri’s dying acknowledgment to Luffy reflects One Piece’s nuanced portrayal of antagonists.
Power isn’t determined by your size… but by the size of your heart and dreams!

Episode 151 (The 100 Million Man! World’s Greatest Power and Pirate Blackbeard!)
Monkey D. Luffy
Luffy’s retort to Wapol underscores the series’ celebration of inner strength over physical might.
People’s dreams… have no end!

Episode 325 (The Most Powerful Creature! The Man Who Dreams of Whitebeard!)
Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard)
Blackbeard’s twisted idealism mirrors Luffy’s resolve, contrasting methods to similar goals.
If you don’t take risks, you can’t create a future

Episode 516 (Luffy’s Training Begins! To the Sea Where It All Started 2 Years Later!)
Monkey D. Luffy
Post-time skip wisdom reflecting Luffy’s growth into a strategic captain.
The age where pirates’ dreams will be over? Huh? A man’s dream… will never die!

Episode 147 (A City that Never Sleeps! The King of the Pirates, Blackbeard!)
Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard)
Reinforcing the series’ thesis on enduring ambition despite societal shifts.
When you decided to go to sea, did you decide to become a hero? Or did you just want to go on adventures?

Episode 1015 (Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become King of the Pirates!)
Yamato
Challenging rigid hero/villain binaries, Yamato echoes Luffy’s rejection of labels.
Nothing happened

Episode 377 (The Crew’s Painful Battle! Soul-Stealing Hogback’s Trap!)
Roronoa Zoro
Zoro’s sacrifice for Luffy at Thriller Bark epitomizes loyalty and silent resilience.