1 Men always seem to think about their past before they die, as though they were frantically searching for proof that they truly lived. -Jet Black
What we yearn for the most is something that adds meaning to our lives. In the end what matters the most is that we have truly lived our life and not wasted it.
2 Do not fear Death, death is always at our side. -Laughing Bull
There’s no point in fearing death. You cannot escape it as it comes for all. Death is inescapable. So stop worrying about it and enjoy life.
3 Everything has a beginning and an end, life is just a cycle of starts and stops. -Jet Black
Everything in life has an end. Nothing is permanent. Life is just a series of incidents with a start and an end.
4 Humans were meant to work and sweat for their money after all. -Jet Black
We were meant to work hard for what we earn. The only way to earn money in life is to work hard for it. Those who take the shorter route always eventually end up losing all that they have earned.
5 You know the first rule in combat? Shoot them before they shoot you. -Faye Valentine
In combat the one who strikes first almost always wins. Never let your opponent control the tide of the battle. Strike first before they get a chance to.
6 Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become devils. –Vicious
People, when they lose their purpose in life are gullible and often end up choosing the most alluring prospect. Someone who has only done good in life and yet has to offer will often choose the path of evil.
7 I’m not going there to die, I’m going there to find out if I’m really alive. –Spike Spiegel
What we need in life is proof that our life has meaning to it. Some people can go to any extent to find their purpose in life, even face death.
8 Why can’t you just let it go? Forget the past. –Jet Black
Let go of the past and move on. Forget about the past as it only holds you back. If you want to welcome the future, you need to give up on your past and move on from it.
9 There are ends we don’t desire, but they’re inevitable, We have to face them, It’s what being human is all about. –Jet Black
Sometimes, no matter how much you want it, some things in life will inevitably end. And there’s nothing you can do about that. All you can do is face them and accept it. That is what life is all about.
10 One thing about humans is that they quickly forget the lesson they have learnt. –Jet Black
Humans have the habit of forgetting the lessons that they learned. They constantly repeat their mistakes no matter how many times they have learned their lesson.
11 They say hunger is the best spice. – Spike Spiegel
Hunger makes eating less about the flavour of the food and more about filling your stomach. The quote isn’t only to be taken literally. It’s a profound metaphor regarding desperation and human nature.
12 They often say that humans can’t live alone, but you can live pretty long by yourself. – Faye Valentine
After being betrayed by those whom she trusted, Faye decided to live a life of solitude. She chose to stay on the run, distrusting anyone and reluctant to form strong bonds. She’d come far enough on her own and was confident that she could survive by herself.
13 Instead of feeling alone in a group, it’s better to be alone in your solitude. – Faye Valentine
Relying on the company of others for validation or fulfillment can be dangerous, especially when one resorts to groups that one doesn’t sync with. Being alone and lonely is better than feeling unwanted and replaceable.
14 Unfortunately, we quickly forget the lessons we’ve learned and then we have to learn them all over again. -Jet Black
The worst thing about being human is that we rarely learn from our mistakes. No matter how many times we go through the same thing, it is in our nature to return to square one and start again, committing the same mistakes.
15 God didn’t create humans, No, it’s humans who created God. -Dr. Londes
This seems like just another variant of the age-old “What came first – the chicken or the egg?” question. You’ll certainly get different answers depending on who you talk to. Dr. Londes believes that God is non-existent and just another man-made story.
16 Tell me, why do you think people believe in God? Because they want to, It’s not easy living in such an ugly and corrupt world, People are lost so they reach out. -Dr. Londes
What is the need for people to believe in a supreme power? Maybe it’s just because we need something to hold on to. The world is so cruel and ugly that it’s essentially impossible to survive without anything to add meaning and hope to our lives.
17 Whatever happens, happens. -Spike Spiegel
This is arguably one of Spike’s most famous quotes. It essentially sums up his character as a whole. Spike is the kind of person who goes with flow. No matter what comes his way, he faces it head on. What’s meant to be will be and you’ll end up exactly where you belong. There’s nothing much you can do about it.
18 I’m not going there to die, I’m going to find out if I’m really alive. – Spike Spiegel
Existing in the void, in Spike’s case the literal void of space, is meaningless. Spike had been living a life without any purpose, as is obvious from how he describes his life to be a “dream”. Going after Vicious was the only thing that would bring back life to his rather mundane existence.
19 We are all in the perpetual quest for keeping oneself occupied, entertained, and important—which burns at the edge of addiction. -Spike Spiegel
Spike’s nihilist attitude towards life is what makes him such an intriguing character. Life, according to him, is just a series of habits. We are constantly in search of something to keep us occupied. We jump from one thing to another and mistake such an existence to be meaningful and fulfilling.
20 The growth for us is actually in overcoming those obstacles and things that make us fall. -Vicious
Learning from our mistakes and overcoming obstacles is how we grow. However tough the path may seem, if we are stern and persistent, we can surely make it through.
21 I have no fear of death, It just means dreaming in silence, A dream that lasts for eternity. -Vincent Volaju
Life and death are recurring themes in Cowboy Bebop and each character has their own interpretation on the subject. According to Vincent, death is but a state of eternal sleep. Looking at it this way supposedly helps him conquer the fear of death. He also implies that heaven and hell are non-existent. All that exists beyond death is just eternal silence.
21 Iconic Quotes From Cowboy Bebop That You Will Love
1. Men always seem to think about their past before they die, as though they were frantically searching for proof that they truly lived. -Jet Black
2. Do not fear Death, death is always at our side. -Laughing Bull
3. Everything has a beginning and an end, life is just a cycle of starts and stops. -Jet Black
4. Humans were meant to work and sweat for their money after all. -Jet Black
5. You know the first rule in combat? Shoot them before they shoot you. -Faye Valentine
6. Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become devils. –Vicious
7. I’m not going there to die, I’m going there to find out if I’m really alive. –Spike Spiegel
8. Why can’t you just let it go? Forget the past. –Jet Black
9. There are ends we don’t desire, but they’re inevitable, We have to face them, It’s what being human is all about. –Jet Black
10. One thing about humans is that they quickly forget the lesson they have learnt. –Jet Black
11. They say hunger is the best spice. – Spike Spiegel
12. They often say that humans can’t live alone, but you can live pretty long by yourself. – Faye Valentine
13. Instead of feeling alone in a group, it’s better to be alone in your solitude. – Faye Valentine
14. Unfortunately, we quickly forget the lessons we’ve learned and then we have to learn them all over again. -Jet Black
15. God didn’t create humans, No, it’s humans who created God. -Dr. Londes
16. Tell me, why do you think people believe in God? Because they want to, It’s not easy living in such an ugly and corrupt world, People are lost so they reach out. -Dr. Londes
17. Whatever happens, happens. -Spike Spiegel
18. I’m not going there to die, I’m going to find out if I’m really alive. – Spike Spiegel
19. We are all in the perpetual quest for keeping oneself occupied, entertained, and important—which burns at the edge of addiction. -Spike Spiegel
20. The growth for us is actually in overcoming those obstacles and things that make us fall. -Vicious
21. I have no fear of death, It just means dreaming in silence, A dream that lasts for eternity. -Vincent Volaju