1 Humans are the closest thing to demons alive. -Migi
Migi has a low opinion of humanity. He claims that of all life on Earth, humans are the closest things to demons, since humans eat many different kinds of lifeforms in order to survive, while his kind only eats one or two.
2 As two different species, we may at times take advantage of each other and kill each other, but it’s possible to understand each other. -Shinichi Izumi
As Izumi lived longer with Migi, he began to understand Migi’s kindness more. It was true that parasites were killing humans but it was only because they had to survive.
3 I think it’s human arrogance to think we understand how other life forms feel. There may be no other life forms that are truly a “friend” to man. -Shinichi Izumi
Living with Migi changed Shinichi’s perspective on other species. He realized that humans are inherently destructive. They kill and tame other species and talk about how some species are “friends” to man when in reality, they have been taming them by force.
4 We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. -Shinichi Izumi
Whatever humans do, they always have selfish motives. Humans destroyed nature in the name of technology and development because they were selfish and now they’re talking about saving it only to save themselves.
5 You sacrifice other lives so that your own life can continue. That is how animals live. Humans are one-of-a-kind creatures that commit suicide. -Migi
Migi was intrigued by humankind. He does believe that they are nothing less than demons considering how they kill other species. At the same time, he was fascinated by how they, especially Shinichi, would risk his life for others.
6 It hurts so much, I can barely speak from the grief, yet I have no tears. -Shinichi Izumi
As Shinichi’s bond with Migi strengthens, he starts losing parts of himself. He gradually becomes unsympathetic and cold. This is shown when he comes into his father’s room at the hospital, speechless with grief, but unable to shed a single tear.
7 If talking won’t resolve matters, maybe inflicting some pain will. –Shinichi Izumi
Shinichi gradually changed after living with Migi. He became cold and insensitive. And at times, he would resort to violent methods to have his way.
8 When you feel your life’s on the line, your true nature surfaces. -Shinichi Izumi
Our true colors show when we are closest to death. The facade that we put on starts falling apart and our true nature surfaces.
9 Why are humans so irrational? -Ryoko Tamiya
Ryoko was a highly intelligent parasite who was interested in studying more about the human psyche. She initially does believe that humans are irrational and stupid but her understanding of the human race gradually changes over time.
10 I’ve been thinking for a long while. For what purpose was I born into this world? Whenever I resolved one question, another would arise in its place. -Ryoko Tamiya
Ryoko was different from other parasites as she was more logical, thoughtful and had a drive to learn more about humans as well as her own species. She wanted to know what her and her species’ purpose was and spent most of her life observing and researching this.
11 You all underestimate humans. Individually, they may appear weak, but that is not the case. -Ryoko Tamiya
Ryoko’s understanding of humankind changes overtime, especially after she gives birth to a human child. She gradually realized that even though humans may seem weak individually, it was how they worked socially that made them stand apart. Their unity was their strength.
11 Best Quotes From Parasyte: The Maxim
1. Humans are the closest thing to demons alive. -Migi
2. As two different species, we may at times take advantage of each other and kill each other, but it’s possible to understand each other. -Shinichi Izumi
3. I think it’s human arrogance to think we understand how other life forms feel. There may be no other life forms that are truly a “friend” to man. -Shinichi Izumi
4. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. -Shinichi Izumi
5. You sacrifice other lives so that your own life can continue. That is how animals live. Humans are one-of-a-kind creatures that commit suicide. -Migi
6. It hurts so much, I can barely speak from the grief, yet I have no tears. -Shinichi Izumi
7. If talking won’t resolve matters, maybe inflicting some pain will. –Shinichi Izumi
8. When you feel your life’s on the line, your true nature surfaces. -Shinichi Izumi
9. Why are humans so irrational? -Ryoko Tamiya
10. I’ve been thinking for a long while. For what purpose was I born into this world? Whenever I resolved one question, another would arise in its place. -Ryoko Tamiya
11. You all underestimate humans. Individually, they may appear weak, but that is not the case. -Ryoko Tamiya