25+ Itachi Uchiha Quotes from Naruto Fans’ Favorite Antagonist

As a compelling antagonist in Naruto, Itachi Uchiha quotes showcase his complexity. Even as an anti-villain, he has interesting motives. To complicate things further, he’s the older brother of the Naruto deuteragonist, Sasuke Uchiha.

Here are some of the best quotes from this Naruto fan favorite.

Itachi Uchiha Quotes on Knowledge and Wisdom

Just because you’re the antagonist doesn’t mean you can’t drop some wisdom. Here are some wise Itachi Uchiha quotes to ponder.

“You Focus on the Trivial, and lose sight of what is most important, Change is impossible in this fog of ignorance. How can we Evolve when Regulation is all we know?” – Itachi Uchiha

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“People live their lives bound by what they accept as correct and true. That’s how they define “reality”. But what does it mean to be “correct” or “true”? Merely vague concepts… Their “reality” may all be a mirage. Can we consider them to simply be living in their own world, shaped by their beliefs?” – Itachi Uchiha

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“Each of us lives, dependent, and bound by our individual knowledge and our awareness. All that is what we call “reality”. However, both knowledge and awareness are equivocal. One’s reality might be another’s illusion. We all live inside our own fantasies.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“Knowledge and awareness are vague, and perhaps better called illusions. Everyone lives within their own subjective interpretation.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“In this moment, I am euphoric. Not because of any phony Shinobi’s blessing. But because I’m enlightened by my intelligence.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“Teachings that do not speak of pain have no meaning, for humankind cannot gain anything in return.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“It is not wise to judge others based on your own preconceptions and by their appearances.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“It’s foolish to fear what we have yet to see and know.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“True Change cannot be made if it is bound by laws and limitations, predictions and imagination.” – Itachi Uchiha

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Itachi Uchiha Quotes on Building Relationships

Despite his role as an antagonist, he still tries to protect his younger brother. Here are some Itachi Uchiha quotes on the importance of relationships.

“Don’t cry, Sasuke. Your big brother is here to protect you, no matter what happens.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“No single thing is perfect by itself. That’s why we’re born to attract other things to make up for what we lack.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“You and I are flesh and blood. I’m always going to be there for you, even if it’s only as an obstacle for you to overcome. Even if you do hate me. That’s what big brothers are for.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“No, it means to forgive yourself for what you aren’t able to do. Your comrades are there to make up for what you cannot do and to prevent you from ignoring things that you actually might have been able to do.” – Itachi Uchiha

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Itachi Uchiha Quotes on Strength 

Itachi Uchiha possesses great strength in order to best his opponents. But he also recognizes the importance of mental strength. Here are some of his quotes on physical and mental strength.

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“Even the strongest of opponents always has a weakness.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“Those who forgive themselves, and are able to accept their true nature… They are the strong ones!” – Itachi Uchiha

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“Growth occurs when one goes beyond one’s limits. Realizing that is also part of the training.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“I’ll admit that you’re stronger than before. But because of that, you seem to have lost sight of what’s truly important. Now listen carefully. The people of the village, who once abhorred you, have begun to admire you. They think of you as a comrade. It’s because you fought hard for their acceptance. You once said it was everyone who cares about you who helped you get where you are now. If you forget others because you have power, and become arrogant and egotistical, you’ll eventually become just like Madara. No matter how powerful you become, do not try to shoulder everything alone. Becoming the Hokage doesn’t mean people will acknowledge you. But when the people acknowledge you, you can become Hokage. Never forget your friends!” – Itachi Uchiha

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Itachi Uchiha Quotes on Battle

There is plenty of death on Itachi’s hands throughout the series. Here are some Itachi Uchiha quotes on fighting and death.

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“Those who turn their hands against their comrades are sure to die a terrible death. Be prepared.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“You aren’t even worth killing, foolish little brother.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“If you want to kill me, despise me, hate me, and live in an unsightly way… Run, and cling to life, and then some day, when you have the same eyes as I do, come before me.” – Itachi Uchiha

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Itachi Uchiha Quotes on Life and Self-Awareness

Even though he acts as an antagonist, Itachi Uchiha recognizes the importance of understanding yourself. Here are some of his quotes on life and what it means to know who you are.

“People’s lives don’t end when they die. It ends when they lose faith.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“We are humans, not fish. We don’t know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realize what you are. That’s what death is, don’t you think?”  – Itachi Uchiha

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“Those who cannot acknowledge themselves, will eventually fail.”  – Itachi Uchiha

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“You’re such a child. You talk of nothing but pipe dreams… there are times when people must make painful choices.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“Now I feel that maybe knowing who I actually am is the key to reach perfection. Because that means knowing what I can and cannot do.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“Growth occurs when one goes beyond one’s limits. Realizing that is also part of training.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“I actually don’t think something like perfection exists. That is I think why we are born able to absorb things… and by comparing ourselves with something else we can finally head in a good direction.” – Itachi Uchiha

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“If you want to know who you are, you have to look at your real self and acknowledge what you see.” – Itachi Uchiha

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Favorite Naruto Quotes

Across the series as a whole, do you think the Itachi Uchiha quotes are the best? Or do you think another character has better lines? What are your all time favorite Naruto quotes? Do you think there’s another anime series with better quotes? Tell us in the comments!