Memorable Quotes from Minoru Chiaki
25 quotesA Search for Matashichi's Whereabouts
General Makabe
Where's Matashichi?
Tahei
I don't know!
Tahei
Ow, ow, ow...
General Makabe
What are you up to?
Tahei
H-he-he's gone to the town...
General Makabe
The town? What for?
Tahei
To- to tell the soldiers...
General Makabe
Tell them what?
Tahei
A-about the Princess, of course!
General Makabe
The Princess?
Tahei
We ain't... as stupid as you think! You thought you'd fooled us! We know you... that ten ryo you had... it's from the war funds you stole! On top of that, you intend to get a reward for the Princess! We ain't gonna let you!
General Makabe
I was wrong to trust such scum.
Tahei
Look who's talking- you're the scum!
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The Nature of Fear and Humanity
Priest
I don't want to hear it. No more horror stories.
Commoner
They are common stories these days. I even heard that the demon living here in Rashômon fled in fear of the ferocity of man.
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A Simple Evening Greeting
Tahei
Hey! ... Evening.
[Rokurota looks curiously towards the peasants. Tahei and Matashichi shrink back in fear]
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Indifference to Violence in Society
Priest
A man's been murdered.
Commoner
So what? Only one? Why, up on top of this gate, there's always five or six bodies. No one worries about them.
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Friendship Beyond Life and Death
Tahei
Matashichi? Let's stay friends in Heaven, too.
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The Silence of the Deceased
Priest
Dead men tell no lies.
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Desperation and Unity in Dire Circumstances
Tahei
Matashichi, this is hell!
[Holding onto Matashichi as the escaping, rioting prisoners run past]
Matashichi
Let's die together.
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The Illusion of Goodness in Humanity
Commoner
But is there anyone who's really ]? Maybe goodness is just make-believe.
[[good]
Priest
What a frightening...
Commoner
Man just wants to forget the bad stuff, and believe in the made-up good stuff. It's easier that way.
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Expressing Emotions Can Be Beneficial
Heihachi Hayashida
You know, it helps to open up your feelings.
[To Rikichi]
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Crisis of Faith Amidst Human Suffering
Priest
War, earthquake, winds, fire, famine, the plague. Year after year, it's been nothing but disasters. And bandits descend upon us every night. I've seen so many men getting killed like insects, but even I have never heard a story as horrible as this. Yes. So horrible. This time, I may finally lose my faith in the human soul. It's worse than bandits, the plague, famine, fire or wars.
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The Nature of Truth and Deception
Woodcutter
It's a lie. It's all a lie. Tajômaru's story and the woman's.
Commoner
It's human nature to lie. Most of the time we can't even be honest with ourselves.
Priest
That may be. But it's because men are weak that they lie, even to themselves.
Commoner
Not another sermon. I don't care if it's a lie, as long as it's entertaining. What story did the woman come up with?
Priest
Well, it's completely different from Tajômaru's story. So different that her face didn't even show the fierceness he spoke of. She was so docile, she was almost pitiful.
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Silent Awareness in Critical Moments
Tahei
If we want to get rid of him, now's our chance.
Matashichi
Shhh.
Tahei
Don't worry. She's mute.
Matashichi
She's mute but she can hear.
Tahei
You idiot. A mute can't speak because they're deaf.
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Dreams Reflect Our Deepest Desires
Yoshiaki Miki
My only wish would be a long, quiet sleep.
Taketori Washizu
I feel I am already sleeping and have had a frightening dream. What that witch or spirit said, that is what I dream of.
Yoshiaki Miki
We dream of what we wish.
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A Discussion on Sharing and Trust
Tahei
You take this.
[hands Matashichi a piece of gold]
Matashichi
No, you keep it.
Tahei
But...
Matashichi
Don't worry about it.
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Uncomfortable Interactions Between Friends
Tahei
What are you doing? Don't touch me, fool! It's uncomfortable enough.
Matashichi
It's your face that makes me uncomfortable.
[Kicks Tahei's leg]
Tahei
Leave my face alone!
Matashichi
I hate the way you blink all the time.
Matashichi
There you go again.
Tahei
Shut up! Put your filthy teeth away!
Tahei
Show them to me once more and I'll bash them in!
Tahei
I'm quitting! This is idiotic! I dig and dig and nothing!
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Desperation Leads to Difficult Choices
Matashichi
We can't go home like this.
Tahei
Then strip that dead guy.
Matashichi
Huh? I may be desperate, but I ain't a thief.
Tahei
Do what you want. I'm getting out of here!
Matashichi
Go on, then. I'll catch up to you after I make a buck.
Tahei
Don't come crying to me, then! You'll get caught again and be digging graves! You'll see!
[He scoffs]
Matashichi
Damn you! Go on, get! It'll be a blessing to see you go!
Matashichi
You shitworm!
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Desire for Power in a Warrior's Heart
Yoshiaki Miki
What warrior would not want to be lord of a mighty castle?
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The Value of Partnership in Marriage
Heihachi Hayashida
Couples always work harder together. You ought to get married yourself. Hey, come back! I was just kidding!
[To Rikichi, who is farming; Rikichi drops everything and runs off, upset]
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Recognition of a Familiar Name
Tahei
Hey! What's your name?
General Makabe
Me? I'm Rokurota Makabe.
Tahei
Rokurota Makabe? I've heard that name before.
Matashichi
Makabe?
Matashichi, Tahei
Makabe?
Tahei
Makabe?
Matashichi
Makabe?
Matashichi, Tahei
Rokurota? Eh?
Matashichi
Get out of here! Rokurota Makabe is a legendary Akizuki samurai general! You take us for fools?
Tahei
We shouldn't put up with this.
Matashichi
Hey! Stop fooling around! You're no general. You're just a bully. What's with the big attitude?
Matashichi
Don't make fun of us! Damn you!
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A Humorous Take on Combat Skills
Gorobei Katayama
You're good.
Heihachi Hayashida
Yeah, yeah. But I'm better at killing enemies.
Gorobei Katayama
Killed many?
Heihachi Hayashida
Well — it's impossible to kill em all, so I usually run away.
Heihachi Hayashida
Thank you.
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The Fragility of Human Life
Priest
A human life is truly as frail and fleeting as the morning dew.
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Frustration and Jealousy Among Companions
Matashichi
Damn it! Gone again!
Tahei
He's on his high horse watching us do all the work.
Matashichi
Right. He's probably running around looking for that girl.
Tahei
Maybe he already found a place and is sleeping with her.
Matashichi
We agreed to split everything in three. The girl should be the same.
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Confrontation Over Shared Guilt and Stench
Tahei
Get away from me! You stink of dead bodies!
Matashichi
Give it up. We both stink of dead bodies. And it's all your fault!
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Command and Uncertainty in Fort Leadership
Yoshiaki Miki
Can you see the future as I see you?
Old Ghost Woman
Honorable Captain Miki. You are in command of Fort Two. Today you will take command of Fort One.
Yoshiaki Miki
Command of Fort One?
Yoshiaki Miki
And what then?
Old Ghost Woman
Your luck turns slower... but it lasts longer than that of Captain Washizu.
Yoshiaki Miki
Slower? How do you mean?
Old Ghost Woman
Your son will eventually become the Lord of Cobweb Castle.
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The Nature of Trust and Belief
Priest
If men don't ] each other, this ] might as well be ].
[[trust; [Earth; [hell]
Commoner
Right. The world's a kind of hell.
Priest
No! I don't want to ] that!
[[believe]
Commoner
No one will hear you, no matter how loud you shout. Just think. Which one of these ] do you believe?
[[stories]
Woodcutter
None makes any ].
[[sense]
Commoner
In the end, you cannot understand the things men do.
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