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

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

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

“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.”

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

“There's no heaven on earth. God would have to guide her through the problems.”

“Sometimes God makes better choices for us than we could have ever made for ourselves.”