“Nay, this village isn't yer sanctuary from the cruel world. It's God Almighty. He's the only one who can protect ye.”

“This world ye speak of, Akira, is built upon survival. The strong conquer and live, while the weak crumble and die.”

“Ye canna give up hope when that is all ye have.”

“I was angry at God until I came to understand that it isn't God's fault when people mistreat me. I still have my doubts at times, but I try to remember that God has given them the same free will that He's given me.”

“God uses people to help others. I only pray my faith is strong enough to get me through what I have to face.”

“Depend on it. God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply. He is too wise a God to frustrate His purposes for lack of funds, and He can just as easily supply them ahead of time as afterwards, and He much prefers doing so.”

“Indeed, God is always with us even when things look hopeless.”