10 Best All-Might Quotes

Summary All Might's role as the Symbol of Peace and most inspirational hero makes his words carry more weight than anyone else in the series.

With the classic "Just Believe In Yourself And You Can Become A Hero" All Might inspires Midoriya to believe in himself.

"Nothing Is Nobler Than Self-Sacrifice" perfectly represents All Might's ideals.

My Hero Academia is a wildly popular series featuring some wildly popular characters, but one stands out among all the rest: All Might. The "Symbol of Peace," All Might is a powerful figure within the world of the series, and his words carry far more weight than those of just about anyone.

All Might is the former holder of One For All and mentor to the series' main protagonist, Izuku Midoriya. Because of his status as the Number One Hero and Symbol of Peace, he has delivered several inspiring quotes when giving advice and inspiration to Midoriya and other heroes.

15 "The Slight Difference Between Those Who Always Aim For The Top And Those Who Don't…It'll Come To Matter In A Big Way Once You All Emerge Into Society."

Season 2, Episode 18: "The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain"

Another life lesson aimed at his students, All Might encourages people to always do their best and aim high. All Might himself has lived by this mindset for a long time, having aimed to become the number one hero whom everyone can rely upon even before he wielded the power of One for All. For these young heroes who have yet to make their debut, All Might is pointing out that one's ambitions and goals are key to driving their success, and that those who don't aim for the top will never be able to make it there. Even if one never truly makes it to the top, aiming for it will get them much farther than those who don't.

14 "Whether You Win Or Lose...You Can Always Come Out Ahead By Learning From The Experience."

Season 1, Episode 8: "Bakugo's Start Line"

While All Might always goes into every challenge expecting to win, he also understands that one can't win every time. Even All Might has suffered terrible losses, such as the death of his mentor, where he wished more than anything that he could have won. But even these dark experiences helped to shape All Might into the man that he is, and All Might understands that building upon that loss is critical to becoming truly great. For young Midoriya, these words are meant to reassure him; even if he should lose, losing is but a learning experience.

13 "People Need a Symbol... a Symbol of Peace."

Season 3, Episode 11: "One for All"

This simple declaration is the embodiment of All Might's resolve. All Might's power is already fading at this point, but he continues to act anyway because of who and what he is. More than a man, All Might is a symbol representing hope to those who need it most, and he understands that. If All Might were to be seen giving up, then all hope would be lost; thus, All Might must bravely fight on, no matter the circumstances. It's moments like this which make it so easy to understand why All Might is such a universally beloved figure, both in and out of universe.

12 "You Are On Your Own Path Toward Greatness. As Your Teacher, I Must Walk Beside You."

Season 3, Episode 12: "End of the Beginning, Beginning of the End"

This quote from All Might emphasizes the role that a teacher must play in their student's growth. While it's ultimately the student's journey of growth, they don't have to make that journey alone. A good teacher is there every step of the way, guiding their young ones towards their goals. For All Might, who's relatively new to teaching, this statement of affirmation was as much for himself as it was for Deku, proving to the young hero that he'll never truly be alone on his quest to be number one.

11 "If You Feel Yourself Hitting Up Against Your Limit, Remember For What Cause You Clench Your Fists!"

Season 3, Episode 11: "One for All"

Here, All Might encourages one to push past their limits and try their absolute hardest to achieve their goals. When the going gets tough, it's important to remember why you're experiencing this trial in the first place. It also serves as a reminder not to get too bogged down in the struggle, which can cause people to become shortsighted and forget their original goal. It's well in line with the "Plus Ultra" mindset, going beyond what one thought possible to achieve the incredible.

10 "It's Not Bad To Dream..."

Season 1, Episode 2: "What It Takes to Be a Hero"

While this quote may seem degrading at first, it's actually a solid piece of advice from the Number One Hero. With this quote, All Might is advising that one should dream, but also has to "consider what's realistic." Some things are just not possible. In the scene itself, All Might advises Midoriya to pick a more realistic goal than becoming a hero, as he believes that it's impossible for someone without a quirk to become a hero. Still, this quote does have a good point in its message: to not dream so big that your dreams become unrealistic.

9 "Just Believe In Yourself And You Can Become A Hero."

Season 1, Episode 2: "What It Takes to Be a Hero"

One For All is a My Hero Academia Quirk with limitless potential that can be passed down through generations. And with this quote, All Might helps his successor understand that he too can be a hero. This is a pretty typical quote from heroes and can be seen everywhere in real life. The power of belief is strong, and after dashing Midoriya's dreams earlier, All Might telling him that he can be a hero too, as long as he believes it is just the first step in the pair's relationship, and he sets Midoriya down the path of inheriting One For All from All Might to become a hero, just like his idol.

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8 "I Will Protect Your Son, Even If It'll Cost Me My Life."

Season 3, Episode 12: "End of the Beginning, Beginning of the End"

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After continuous attacks from the League of Villains, the students at UA are moved to live in dorms. Unfortunately, Midoriya's mother does not want him to go back. All Might himself makes the pledge to Midoriya's mother that he will protect him at all costs, even bowing down before her to show his dedication to his goal. This quote especially resonates with fans because, at this point, All Might has lost all his power, leaving him frail and weak. The fact that All Might is this weak yet still vows to protect Midoriya is enough to move Midoriya's mother to allow All Might to continue training him.

7 "The Most Inflated Egos Are Often The Most Fragile."

Season 1, Episode 8: "Bakugo's Start Line"

Bakugo is clearly one of the bravest characters in MHA, but with that bravery comes a massive ego, leading to this famous All Might quote. As All Might is fleeing the students following the end of his first class, he reflects on Bakugo and his performance, noting that his ego could be a problem. However, he knows that with a bit of counseling and support, he can do better. Sadly, Bakugo, at this point in the series, is not willing to accept help from anyone, as he wants to outshine All Might and become the Number One Hero all on his own.

6 "Nothing Is Nobler Than Self-Sacrifice."

Season 1, Episode 4: "Start Line"

Given his eventual sacrifice of his powers in his battle against All For One, All Might's quote here about self-sacrifice really hits the mark. While this is a quote that's largely said in his head, All Might makes this comment after watching Midoriya take on the big robot in the UA exam at the very start of the series. Realizing that this is the kind of self-sacrifice that any hero should be willing to make, All Might becomes more confident than ever that he has chosen the right successor for One For All, and it's this move as well that gets Midoriya into UA in the end.

5 "I Smile ... To Trick The Fear Inside Me."

My Hero Academia Manga, Chapter 1

One of the most iconic things about All Might is his constant smile despite nearly hopeless situations. But this quote makes everyone realize that there is real fear hiding behind that smile. Even though All Might has enough power in him to beat people like Homelander, he is still afraid of losing and not being able to save the people he swore to protect. Despite this fear, he keeps a happy smile on for the public so as not to show that the most powerful hero on the planet is afraid. This kind of quote tells audiences just what kind of man All Might is.

4 "Heroes Have Many Things To Protect. That's Why We Can't Lose."

Season 3, Episode 11: "One For All."

It's quotes like this one that show All Might's determination to defeat the villains to save people, and it's advice like this that makes him a great mentor. All Might understands that if heroes lose, then people die, potentially even people that the heroes care about. That's why failure is not an option for the heroes. This quote also shows why All Might tries so hard to win against the villains he fights. He's literally the strongest hero in existence, and if he loses, then there's no one else who can win and save the day.

3 "You Can Always Come Out Ahead..."

Season 1, Episode 8: "Bakugo's Start Line."

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While All Might was still new to teaching at UA, he offered some much-needed advice to Bakugo. Following the first training bout pitting him against Midoriya, Bakugo is left stunned that his former friend was able to beat him. All Might offers the words, "You can always come out ahead by learning from the experience," as an encouragement to Bakugo, basically telling him to learn from his defeat so that he can strive to become even better. It proves to be a basic starting point for Bakugo in his quest to become the Number One Hero.

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2 "Go Beyond! Plus Ultra!"

Season 1, Episode 12: "All Might."

Going beyond plus ultra is one of the quotes from All Might that Midoriya idolizes the most, making it one of his most well-known lines. The best use of this quote comes from All Might fighting the Nomu in the training facility. Fueled by a last-ditch burst of motivation, All Might utters this line to the Nomu before doing exactly what he said he would do: going beyond plus ultra. The final punch from All Might sends the Nomu flying out the roof of the arena and far, far away, putting an end to one of the best arcs in My Hero Academia.

1 "It Is Fine Now. Why? Because I Am Here."

Season 1, Episode 1: "Izuku Midoriya: Origin."

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This line is probably one of the most repeated phrases of All Might in the entire series, but that just continues to mark it as one of his best quotes. Saying this line to the public as he rushes in to save them from villains puts bystanders at ease, knowing that the Number One Hero is there to save the day and keep them all safe. Doing all this with a smile on his face is part of what makes All Might who he is, and this line not only demonstrates his charisma but also his intimidating presence to the villains he is about to fight.