Every little thing actually counts for very little.
I have realised that all i stood for, counted for very little.
That is the harsh reality of this world.
Maybe i took a long time to realise.
But in the end, i still did.
Don't think too much; some things actually meant nothing.
Nothing at all.

Cynicism, pragmatism. The real rulers of this world.
I have learnt.

From Final Fantasy: Advent Children

Tifa: "It's all right if i die" That's what you are thinking, aren't you? As i thought.
Cloud: There's no cure.
Tifa: But Denzel was trying his best, wasn't he? Why don't you fight it with us instead of run away? We could all help each other and try our best. Can't do it since we are not a real family, huh?
Cloud: I can't...i can't save anyone..i don't think.. Neither family nor friends..No one..
Tifa: Drifting drifting..drifting drifting..
Reno: How long are you going to drag like that?

Aerith: So, you showed up. Even though you are falling apart. I am sure this will be a good thing. Question! Why exactly did you come here?
Cloud: I...wish to be forgiven. Yes, i want to be forgiven.
Aerith: By who?

Tifa to Cloud
Don't run away, i know you are. Even if you find the children, you might not be able to do anything. they might be somewhere that we can't get them back. you are scared of that, arent you? but you have to react to now, to more of this. A burden? Well, there's no helping that, it's a heavy burden. Unless you want to live all alone, you have to deal with that. You don't want to be alone, do you? Even though you never answer, you always have your phone with you.

Tifa: Have we lost to our memories?
Cloud: But...we just let her die..
Tifa: Always drifting...Hey, why don't you forgive yourself?

Cloud: Can sin be forgiven?
Vincent: i have never tried it.
Cloud: try...i will try it. and i will let you know how it turns out.

Sephiroth: What is most important to you? Would you give me the happiness of stealing it from you?
Cloud: i pity you who understand nothing. There is nothing that isn't important.

Cloud: Stay there for me, trapped in memories.
Sephiroth: i won't become a memory.

Cloud: ..Mother?
Aerith: Again? How many times is it that you called me 'Mother'?
Cloud: Isn't it nice to be yearned for?
Aerith:I don't need a kid as big as this one!

Aerith: you are all right now, arent you? [Mou daijoubu, da ne?]
Cloud: Yeah...i...i am not alone.. [Ore wa...hitori jyanai.]

advent children is really damn cool. the action scenes are superb. but what really stands out for me is Cloud's story.

Sometimes, something appeals to us more because we can identify with it. Like why i like Pride so much. Same concept. Cloud and Haru are similar in some ways.

This is a new beginning.

Cloud: it feels a little lighter.
Tifa: Huh?
Cloud: Maybe i wore it down by dragging it along so much.