[While dying, to Ichigo] Kill me. Make it quick. I no longer have the — Bleach (manga)

"We fear that which we cannot see... we respect that which we cannot see... thus the blade will be wielded."

"[[After being conquered by Ichigo] Shit. Looks like your instincts, and your desire to fight, arent completely gone. Guess theres no way around it. You got me. I have to recognize you as the king, for now. But dont you ever forget! Dont forget that either one of us can become the king or the horse. If you ever give me the chance. Ill drag you down and crush your skull! And one last warning. If you really want to control my power, make sure you dont get yourself killed before I come back! Bleach manga; Chapter 221, page 15-17"

"[to Ichigo, as Tensa Zangetsu] Take a look at this world! This world of yours used to be full of hope, filled with skyscrapers... now it looks like a run down small town it is. This place has sunk to a new low. The rain that continued to fall on this world has decided. And now everything has submerged itself to this ocean, and it all happened because you lost hope and stopped moving forward.(then stabs Ichigo in the chest with his hand.) Ichigo..I cannot leave you like this, I know what has to happen. I will rip out the root of your despair. Bleach manga; Chapter 410, pages 4-5"

"I got no intentions of becoming a captain. Becoming a captain would mean that I cant fight under Captain Zaraki. If your wish is to surpass Kuchiki Byakuya... then I just have one wish: to fight and die under that mans command. Thats all."

"[To Orihime, after she had being taken from Ichigo once again] A girl like you should smile more often. Overcast skies blot out the sun, and that always brings peoples spirits down. So why not let the sun shine...For just a while longer?"

"(to Muramasa, about Ichigo) Me? Im his true form. I guess you could say Im his instincts. Bleach anime; Episode 234"