Classroom Of The Elite Quotes

“The frog at the bottom of the well does not know the depths of the sea, but it knows the height of the sky.”
― Syougo Kinugasa, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 11.5 [Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 11.5]

“At first, I cried. I cried because I missed people, and then I learned that no one was coming to help me.”
― Syougo Kinugasa, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ0

“I knew all about fear born through pain. I knew the terror and misery of being a loser. I’d seen people destroyed by it before my eyes, time and time again. But eventually, I stopped feeling fear. Instead, I just felt cold, because I’d come to realize that no matter how much suffering or despair others experienced, the same would never happen to me.”
― Syougo Kinugasa, Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 7

“You were almost right. But unfortunately, Horikita, you were wrong about one thing. Right now, just for this moment, I'll tell you. I have never thought of you as my friend. I've never cared about you as a classmate. In this world, winning is everything. Your methods don't matter. I don't care what I have to sacrifice. As long as I have my victory in the end, I'll be fine.You, Hirata - no, all other people are nothing more than tools. I was complicit in what drove you to this. So, don't blame yourself, Horikita. You were useful to me.”
― Syougo Kinugasa, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 3 [Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e (Novel) 3]

“You don’t need to change your personality to be a part of society. You’re free to express your individuality, of course, but you must take other people’s feelings into consideration as you venture out into the world.”
― Syougo Kinugasa, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 8 [Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 8]

“There was no need for others to acknowledge my achievements. I understood and analysed myself as a person superior to anyone else.”
― Syougo Kinugasa, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 2年生編12.5 [Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Year 12.5]

“After finishing the call, I felt a subtle change in my emotions within the empty room.

Manipulating others with my own words.

That is, for me, classified as 'fun' behavior.

It didn't matter if the words were true or false.

The fact that I even found the other’s attempts to manipulate me 'fun.'

I even wanted to welcome being deceived unknowingly.

To know and learn about people. To be taught.

Many more people—or perhaps, bigger and unknown, giant opponents.

If I could control and master such people, I couldn't help but think it would be even more enjoyable.”
― Syougo Kinugasa, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 2年生編9.5 [Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Year 9.5]

“The sight reminded me of something I often saw in the past. The failures would always look back on their miserable situation and be filled with regret, even though it was too late for them. It was just as true here in this school as it was in the White Room.”
― Syougo Kinugasa, ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 2年生編5 [Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Year 5]