Solo Leveling, originally a web novel by Chugong, follows Sung Jin-Woo, the weakest “E-rank” hunter in the history of hunters.
His life unexpectedly takes an undefinable turn after surviving a near-death experience in a mysterious double dungeon, he gains a unique ability to level up infinitely like a game character.
As Jin-Woo grows stronger, he uncovers secrets about the sudden appearance of dungeons in his world and the world that once was.
The story blends action, suspense, and character growth to portray one of the most stoic & well-written male characters to be ever illustrated in a Manwha scene.
The story of how through individual effort the “Weakest” can become something even more formidable than the “Strongest”.
The action-packed story of the series is full of memorable quotes from both the manhwa and anime. These iconic lines have helped shape the characters, defining who they are and connecting the two mediums.
So without further ado, here you go:
84+ Incredible Solo Leveling Quotes to Keep You Moving Forward
Jin Woo Quotes
The world’s weakest hunter…IT’S EMBARRASSING TO CALL MYSELF A HUNTER. NOT ONLY I GET HURT ALL THE TIME, NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES ARE NOTHING NEW TO ME. -Jin Woo
If there is a God Life..or Death…Hanging on by a proverbial thread will the thread now ..be cut?? -Jin Woo
How could I be fine with this..What was he thanking me for? He used me and threw me away..I have a family too!…”Glad I am the only one dying”? What a joke! I am such a hypocrite! I don’t want to die…One more chance…Only if I could get one more chance. -Jin Woo
Ultimately I am dancing in the palm of something I don’t know Like Wukong dancing in the palm of Budhha. Only choices are to Advance or Retreat… -Jin Woo
Weakness is not something to brag about. -Jin Woo
The real hunt begins now! -Jin Woo
Why…Why did I forget?..This place focuses on survival of the fittest more than anywhere else. Yes…My thinking until now was wrong. I always mistook this place for somewhere safe. -Jin Woo
If you guys are Hunters, then become ready to be hunted.-Jin Woo
Toughness that cannot be penetrated,..Strength that will result in instant death, I can’t compare the danger of that many S-Rank monsters to anything else. -Jin Woo
Again One of my emotions died. Even anger itself is a waste on the likes of you. -Jin Woo
The long you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. -Jin Woo
Let’s say I am a hunter who grows stronger from each fight. -Jin Woo
They say luck is also a skill…It looks like leaving you here to die is too much of a waste for it. -Jin Woo
If the pain doesn’t kill me…it will only make me stronger… -Jin Woo
I belong in the dungeons. -Jin Woo
Sorry to say this, but this is a terrible matchup. For you of course, not me. -Jin Woo
I will show you the true power of a necromancer…..Arise. -Jin Woo
Now that you are a shadow you are a whole lot calmer. -Jin Woo
I have always wondered whether a monster was capable of feeling fear or not…looks like I got my answer. -Jin Woo
There was only one reason why I wanted to become stronger…Let me carry the weight…that you have been burdened with for all this year’s mom. -Jin Woo
I wonder what my mother would say if I told her that…I followed in father’s footsteps and became a hunter. He is the reason why she does not want to leave this old apartment. He is the reason why we are still here. Although he went missing years ago, she’s still waiting for him. Hoping that he will return one day. -Jin Woo
Immortal…An army that never dies. The magic beasts sacrificed their lives but their death wasn’t the end for them. Their blood grew dark and dense granting them a newfound strength. The fallen beasts emerged from death’s embrace and stormed towards the silver soldiers. -Jin Woo
If this army made up of Ice Elves, High Orcs, Goblins Giants, and many other magical beasts…were to break out all at once, the human race wouldn’t stand a chance. But they weren’t after the humans after all…It didn’t take me long to figure out…what would happen next….WAR!! -Jin Woo
The shadow soldiers repeated cycle of death and revival to wipe out their enemies…Wherever the Monarch went, a trail of destruction was left in his wake. -Jin Woo
I once thought to myself “The system is using me,…and I am going to use the system too.” I will swallow the whole system. -Jin Woo
I have had a lot of near-death experiences, but….this time I really thought I was gonna die. Anyway, I managed to make it back here alive and I feel grateful each time I return home. So, I am going to make it back this time, too. Thanks…Thanks for not asking me to stay all these years. Don’t worry, I will protect you no matter how far away I am. -Jin Woo
I tirelessly sought strength because I didn’t want to be controlled by an overwhelming power. That’s how I got to where I am today. -Jin Woo
The beast was frighteningly massive…He emitted such a menacing energy that I almost wanted to make a run for it. It was an unpleasant feeling…I couldn’t quite believe what I was watching. But from my experience, there are two ways to get rid of unpleasant feelings…You can either run away from what’s causing the discomfort and forget about it…or completely root out the source of the problem. -Jin Woo
As long as I am a hunter, I will never miss my prey. -Jin Woo
The time will come when the question of whether it’s okay for me to remain in this place will be answered. However…if there’s a reason to remain in this place, then…It’s probably…the people that I love in this place. And that people who love me are still here. -Jin Woo
The Architect Quotes
Silence!!….How dare you disturb the king of his slumber. -The Architect
You are asking the wrong questions. Instead of asking me who I am, rather you should be asking who you are. -The Architect
You have achieved so much with the body of a human…I am truly Impressed by how much you have grown. -The Architect
Now then, it’s time to worship God. -The Architect
Who knew I would have so much fun fighting against a human being..? Not once in my life did I think a human could be a worthy opponent….How very amusing. -The Architect
I didn’t choose you. In fact, I was against the idea, I simply am the architect and moderator…of the Player Breeding system. My designs are perfect. -The Architect
Anyone who’s still alive by the time all of my puppets collapse…will be given the great honor of witnessing the king’s rebirth. -The Architect
Today, one of the great monarchs will descend upon this world and I am going to give you the chance to witness this glorious event. However, all of your little human friends… shall die right here right now. -The Architect
Let me make a prediction..No, rather a prophecy…when the pillars of fire supporting the skies are erected…An unavoidable death will come for you. -The Architect
Norma Selner Quotes
Sung Jinwoo..does not borrow his strength from someplace else. He doesn’t use the connection to channel his powers. He uses his own strength, so the limitations of the connection don’t apply to him which means there is no limit to his power. –Norma Selner
Before darkness existed deep inside you,..but now you are the manifestation of darkness itself. –Norma Selner
Even though S-Rank hunters are capable of killing thousands of beasts, they will perish like just another of the many stars. However…While those individual stars fall and draw shapes in the sky,…although very faintly….They guide us to the future. People call this hope… –Norma Selner
Kang Taeshik Quotes
For me, it’s much more fun to kill hunters than monsters. –Kang Taeshik
Your shadow is connected to the darkness. You will become as strong as your shadow has depth in the dark. –Kang Taeshik
Words of the strong are the law. –Kang Taeshik
Jong-in Choi Quotes
A storm is on its way –Jong-in Choi
The last time I played with ants was when I was a little boy. I remember hearing faint snapping noises every time I torched an ant with a lighter….Now I hear Fireworks. –Jong-in Choi
After all, jumping for joy just because an apple fell from a tree makes us no different from monkeys. –Jong-in Choi
Chairman Go Gun-heeQuotes
Magic beasts aren’t the only monsters in this world ….Hunters are equally monstrous. –Chairman Go Gun-hee
I Wouldn’t want an entire country, no…all of Asia to be plunged into a crisis because of one man’s ploy. –Chairman Go Gun-hee
Someday…you’ll have to make a decision. But when that day comes…please continue to stand on the side of humanity. –Chairman Go Gun-hee
Baek Yoon-hoQuotes
I came to say my goodbyes since you never know what might happen. I may never get another chance to see you. –Baek Yoon-ho
I can’t tell if he has got great judgment, or if he is just a coward. –Baek Yoon-ho
A queen without her guards is nothing but a scarecrow! –Baek Yoon-ho
Antares Quotes
The sounds of a human’s heartbeat,the sound of their screams and the sound of destruction around them..are resonating like music in my ear. -Antares
The Avatar of destruction, who doesn’t care hesitate to sacrifice oneself for the sake of a raging war, the amalgam of blood, scream, madness, and destruction. A being solely created for the purpose of war. That is me Antares!! -Kargalgan
The countless cries of suffering in this land and world. This is what a war is. This is the sound of an army of destruction… Ravaging Humanity!! Listen to their cries of suffering! Let their suffering be contagious. -Antares
Don’t you find this amusing?? A fight between A flame born in darkness and a darkness born in the born within light. -Antares
Kargalgan Quotes
I am the Almighty shaman of the proud orcs. Human strength cannot destroy my magic barrier. Who would dare stand up against me!! It’s your choice: die at the hands of my soldiers or follow… -Kargalgan
For remainder of time inside this dungeon, I shall entertain my soldiers by killing you humans off one by one….. -Kargalgan
How foolish of you to act all high and mighty when your puppets are doing all your work. -Kargalgan
The Audience must not ruin my performance …I shall shut that arrogant mouth of yours -Kargalgan
Beru Quotes
Your King was not outside….He was not the king… are there others?….others you call “King”? -Beru
I am losing a battle of strength …? Who the hell is this guy?! You tried your best ..human, now you die -Beru
I don’t understand…. ever since I was born, I have always been the strongest. I devoured everything in my path and claimed my place at the top of the food chain…There is no limit to powerful I can become…I am the king, so why…? ..Why I must flee in order to survive? -Beru
I was not killed by you… rather through your power i am truly reborn, Happiness overflows within me. I shall follow you for rest of eternity…,my King. -Beru
How dare you!!… A single glance is all it takes for living creatures to recognize whether they are the prey or the predator…A prey standing up against their predator…will not be tolerated. -Beru
You sure have a lot to say for someone who is about to die. -Beru
Annihilate the enemy. -Beru
What you said just now..take it back. The price of slandering my liege is too heavy. -Beru
Park Jong-Soo Quotes
You are the type of hunter that always hides behind them tanks,eh? It also seems like you have got no one-on-one combat experience. Here in South Korea, forget monsters we run into troublemakers now and then..which means when worse comes to worst we even gotta kill our own kind. -Park Jong-Soo
Unlike magical beasts the way human moves ain’t so simple, you are dead meat if you can’t predict your opponent’s next move.If were wielding a sword, I would have sliced your throat not your wrist. -Park Jong-Soo
Cha Haein Quotes
It all started out as…a curiosity. Soon I was attracted to his scent ..he stood out like a burst of color in a grayscale world. I was scared and afraid the fear of death took a hold of me. What if one of these days …I find myself in a situation where I can’t escape death. -Cha Haein
How could I ever tell him “I want you to be by my side until I draw my last breath”? -Cha Haein
Min Byung-Gyu Quotes
I…may not look like it, But…I am not fit for a job where you must kill or be killed. -Min Byung-Gyu
I want to read about wars in history books, not fight in one… that’s all. -Min Byung-Gyu
Andre ThomasQuotes
Am I…Am I going to lose..? That’s not possible…my overwhelming force is what defines me! I am the great Andre Thomas. -Andre Thomas
All I see is a beast going rampant without knowing their place..and it’s only right for a mad beast to be beaten to death. -Andre Thomas
Sung IL-HWAN & Ma Dongwook Quotes
Don’t you ever step a foot in Korea. I am not saying this for my son’s sake, I am saying it for yours. You will never rest in peace even in death. -Sung IL-HWAN
No, that thing looks like a beast….It looks like the devil himself has descended upon the land of living! -Ma Dongwook
King of Snow Folk & RakanQuotes
Yet again, the ones I seek are not here…the fragments of Brilliant light ..are quite elusive, I see. -King of Snow Folk
Listen up you lowly humans! As of now, I will start hunting you! My teeth…My Nails will rip you apart, your skin and your flesh! I am the king of the beasts, The beast Monarch!!..Stop me if you dare. -Rakan
Hanekawa & Lennart Niermann Quotes
This is no longer a battle between hunters and monsters…This is a battle between Monsters. -Hanekawa
I have no regrets…Even if this will be my final moment in my life, I will make this choice many times over. A proud death, rather than a meaningless life! -Lennart Niermann
There you go our list of amazing quotes from our most beloved action fantasy series of the season Solo Leveling. What do you think of the list? Did you like it? What are some of your favorite quotes from Solo Leveling? Let us know in the comment below!
And finally, if you’re already enjoying Solo Leveling along with its spin-off and sequel, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, don’t forget to check out our fantastic quotes list from Solo Leveling: Ragnarok too!
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