Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1 Quotes

“Imagination is a weapon, too.” With those words, Goblin Slayer readied another arrow. “Those without it are the first to die.”
― Kumo Kagyu, Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1

“Goblins had only the wits, strength, and physical size of small children. Then again, that’s another way of saying goblins were every bit as smart, strong, and quick-witted as children.”
― Kumo Kagyu, Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1

“You sound like you’re going to go out there alone.” “I am.” The elf’s frown said, You’ve got to be kidding. The lizardman made an intrigued noise. “This is only my humble observation, but that esteemed acolyte of the Earth Mother is a party member of yours, is she not, milord Goblin Slayer?” “You’re going to take them on alone?” the elf said. “Are you insane?” Goblin Slayer stopped and exhaled slowly. “Yes.” And without another word, he walked out of the meeting room. Which question he had meant to answer, they could not tell. There was no way they could know.”
― Kumo Kagyu, Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1

“Now she understood the Guild receptionist’s ambiguous expression. Yes, goblins were weak. Their party of eager adventurers—their Warrior, their Wizard, their Fighter—had known that. Goblins were about as large and smart and strong as a human child. Just as they’d heard. But what happened when children took up weapons, plotted evil, sought to kill, and traveled in packs ten strong? They hadn’t even considered it. Their party was weak, inexperienced, unfamiliar with combat, had no money nor luck, and most importantly, they were overwhelmingly outnumbered. It was a common mistake, the kind you hear about all the time.”
― Kumo Kagyu, Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1