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Rintaro: It's not logical. But if they read books, they will understand. It's far more important than using logic to explain something. Human beings don't live alone, and a book is a way to show them that.

Rintaro: Don't hurt anyone. Never bully people weaker than yourself. Help out those in need. Some would say that these rules are obvious. But the truth is, the obvious is no longer obvious in today's world. What's worse is that some people even ask why. They don't understand why they shouldn't hurt other people. It's not a simple thing to explain. It's not logical. But if they read books, they will understand.

Tiger the Tabby: Just as a person's soul can be warped by suffering, so can the soul of a book. A book that has been in the hands of a person with a twisted soul will also acquire a twisted soul. And together they run amok.

Tiger the Tabby: A book that sits on the shelf is nothing but a bunch of paper. Unless it is opened, a book possessing great power or an epic story is mere scraps of paper. But a book that has been cherished and loved, filled with human thoughts, has been endowed with a soul.

Rintaro's grandfather: Reading a book is like climbing a mountain. Reading isn't only for pleasure or entertainment. Sometimes you need to examine the same lines deeply, read the same sentences over again ... Reading can be grueling. Of course it's good to enjoy reading ... It's also valuable and enjoyable part of climbing to struggle up a mountain step by step.

Rintaro's grandfather's friend: In today's world, a lot of what should be obvious has been turned upside down. The weak are used as stepping-stones and those in need are taken advantage of. People just get caught up in this pattern. Nobody stands up and calls for it to stop.

Rintaro's grandfather's friend: [Rintaro's grandfather] just tried to remind people of the obvious. Not to tell lies. Never bully someone weaker than themselves. To help out those in need ... the obvious is no longer obvious in today's world.

Rintaro's grandfather: Books can't live your life for you. The reader who forgets to walk on his own two feet is like an old encyclopedia, his head stuffed with out-of-date information. Unless someone else opens it up, it's nothing but a useless antique.

Rintaro's grandfather: Books have tremendous power. But take care. It’s the book that holds the power, not you.

Rintaro's grandfather: Books have tremendous power. But take care. It’s the book that holds the power, not you.

Tiger: This world throws all kinds of obstacles at us. We are forced to endure so much that is absurd. Our best weapon for fighting all the pain and trouble in the world isn't logic or violence. It's humor.