1 I don’t know her, but I’ll fight for her -Jonathan Joestar
Jojo had been a troublesome child, but he still valued the mannerism of the rich and the values his father had taught him
2 I want to be a true gentleman. You were a lady in distress. A true gentleman has to be brave enough to go into a fight he knows he’ll lose -Jonathan Joestar
Despite the trouble Jojo faced in his efforts to behave like a true gentleman, he still understood that to protect the weak, he must enter a fight that he may lose.
3 You were ugly and sly. You drove Mom to death. You were a terrible father! You want me to be rich? Don’t worry. I will be. And I’ll use any means necessary -Dio Brando
Dio’s father had remained a drunkard until his last breath and had Dio take a lot of pains just to earn a decent livelihood. He’d wanted Dio to call upon the favor he owed to the Joestars’ after his death to become rich.
4 I always come first! I’m number one! No one looks down their nose at me! -Dio Brando
Dio had been belittled on a daily basis by thugs and other adults during the time he lived with his ailing father. He further despised the Jonathans and had come to take all their fortune for himself.
5 Loneliness will make a man hollow -Dio Brando
Man is referred to as a social animal, and everyone requires some human company to thrive happily. Taking that away from someone will not only alienate them from human interaction but also induce a sense of helplessness.
6 This ends now! I won’t let you hurt her again! Your fight is with me! -Jonathan Joestar
Erina had been the only one who stayed by Jojo’s side when Dio spread false rumors about him, which led to Dio taking action against her. This angered Jonathan to no end and he rushed to settle a score with his ‘brother’.
7 I’m going to pulverize him. And I’ll do it fair and square. That way he’ll know beyond a doubt he can never beat me. Not in a fight, and not in life -Dio Brando
Dio wanted to forever ingrain the fact that Jonathan could never beat him into his opponent’s mind. He wanted to take away everything that belonged to him.
8 I’m grateful that you have lifted me out of poverty. I’ll keep striving to improve -Dio Brando
Dio, however, was not at all grateful to the Jonathans, and only wished for their downfall, which he was about to bring upon them on his own.
9 If you doubt that medicine, you doubt our friendship! -Dio Brando
Jonathan knew that Dio had been tampering with his father’s medicine, but distrusting Dio meant distrusting the brotherly bond they had built over the seven years. Jonathan never really trusted Dio though, not after what he did seven years ago.
10 I’ll defend my father, and my family!-Jonathan Joestar
The prestige of one’s family must be protected by a true gentleman. Jonathan cared about his father’s well-being, and would not let any harm come to him.
11 I don’t know his reasons, but I trust my son -George Joestar
Jojo’s father had been extremely harsh on him ever since Dio had entered the household with his impeccable manners and keen knowledge. But he trusted his son to do the best thing for himself and his people.
12 I know, but I have no choice but to go -Jonathan Joestar
Jojo had come a long way in his endeavor to find the source of the medicine Dio had been feeding his father and to look for its antidote. And he was willing to face any danger for it.
13 I realized you must have a family. I don’t want to cause them grief -Jonathan Joestar
Jojo was deeply worried about his father, which made him realize that the people attacking him must have a family too. This made him soften his blows while fighting them.
14 That is why I was so hard on him, maybe too hard -George Joestar
Jojo’s father had been too harsh to his son, but that never changed the bond they shared with each other.
15 A disgusting insect like you has a lot of nerve to speak to me like that -Dio Brando
Dio was angered by the fact that the more he grew up, the more he had started to drink, just like his late father, whom he hadn’t been very fond of. So he did not act kindly to the people who necessarily messed with him.
16 I regret my life until now -Dio Brando
Dio wasn’t apologetic about his actions, and never had been. He’d come to the Joestar household to ruin them, and this is a mere play of words to deceive Jotaro.
17 My nose knows the difference between good and bad. And this guy stinks worse than a pile of puke! -Robert EO Speedwagon
Robert had spent a long time in Ogre Street, which had evolved his understanding of people based on their behavior. This enabled him to spot Dio’s lies easily.
18 I put the same love and hope into you as I did my own son -George Joestar
George Joestar considered Dio his own child and put the same amount of effort into bringing him up as he did for Jojo. But all his efforts were reduced to dust by Dio’s devilish schemes.
19 Being human means having limits -Dio Brando
Mortality restricts your potential not only in terms of the time granted but also puts a limit to your physical prowess. Dio was ready to let go of these inconveniences and fully embrace his new form.
20 The more carefully you scheme, the more unexpected events come along -Dio Brando
The more unexpected events you take into account while formulating a plan, the more they will get twisted to move beyond your understanding, and eventually, things will spiral out of your control.
21 I’m throwing away my humanity Jojo! I’m moving beyond humanity! -Dio Brando
Dio was letting go of his human side and embracing his transformation into a vampire with the help of the mysterious mask.
22 I am responsible. I was hard on you because you are my real son -George Joestar
George Joestar was especially hard on Jojo because of Dio’s impeccable manners despite coming from a poorer household. It was also because Jojo was his own son, and George wanted the best for him.
23 But Dio, I can’t let you live like this. It’s my fault. I’ll finish it -Jonathan Joestar
Jojo was partly blaming himself for Dio’s present condition and took it upon himself to free him from his state.
24 I’ll just use your blood to heal these burns -Dio Brando
Now that Dio was a vampire, he could heal himself with human blood. He was reminding Jojo that his efforts are in vain since he couldn’t possibly die.
25 I’ll let myself burn! I’ll end your ambition in exchange for my life! -Jonathan Joestar
Jojo was adamant about ending Dio along with the flames that were obliterating his house. He was ready to sacrifice himself in those flames.
26 I’m beyond human! Invincible! Immortal! I will rule this world! -Dio Brando
Becoming a vampire gave Dio immortality, and it seemed like his sights weren’t set on destroying the Joestar household anymore (foreshadowing maybe?)
27 The more you beat him, the tougher he gets -Dio Brando
Jojo had been resilient even as a child. The one mistake Dio made during their fight was underestimating his grit because the longer the fight went, the more his determination to win increased.
28 This wasn’t what my life was supposed to be -Dio Brando
Dio was expecting to have everything in the palm of his hand once he had forsaken his humanity, but he was eventually defeated by Jojo who had escaped the wildfire that burned his house and family away.
29 Jonathon won his battle. But he lost everything to do so -Jonathan Joestar
In the battle that transpired within the Joestar mansion, Jojo had not only lost his father, but also trusted workers and a brother (who had betrayed him, but a brother nonetheless). He may have won, but at what cost?
30 Think of a flea. A miniscule insect, right? Despite their size, they see fit to challenge towering humans. Should that be called courage? I don’t believe so. So what is courage? Courage must know fear and make fear its own! -Will Antonio Zeppelli
Just because someone is brave doesn’t mean that they aren’t afraid. But knowing your fears and facing problems head-on is what makes you courageous. Fearing the situation will only cause you distress, and further lower your physical capabilities.
30 Banger Quotes from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
1. I don’t know her, but I’ll fight for her -Jonathan Joestar
2. I want to be a true gentleman. You were a lady in distress. A true gentleman has to be brave enough to go into a fight he knows he’ll lose -Jonathan Joestar
3. You were ugly and sly. You drove Mom to death. You were a terrible father! You want me to be rich? Don’t worry. I will be. And I’ll use any means necessary -Dio Brando
4. I always come first! I’m number one! No one looks down their nose at me! -Dio Brando
5. Loneliness will make a man hollow -Dio Brando
6. This ends now! I won’t let you hurt her again! Your fight is with me! -Jonathan Joestar
7. I’m going to pulverize him. And I’ll do it fair and square. That way he’ll know beyond a doubt he can never beat me. Not in a fight, and not in life -Dio Brando
8. I’m grateful that you have lifted me out of poverty. I’ll keep striving to improve -Dio Brando
9. If you doubt that medicine, you doubt our friendship! -Dio Brando
10. I’ll defend my father, and my family!-Jonathan Joestar
11. I don’t know his reasons, but I trust my son -George Joestar
12. I know, but I have no choice but to go -Jonathan Joestar
13. I realized you must have a family. I don’t want to cause them grief -Jonathan Joestar
14. That is why I was so hard on him, maybe too hard -George Joestar
15. A disgusting insect like you has a lot of nerve to speak to me like that -Dio Brando
16. I regret my life until now -Dio Brando
17. My nose knows the difference between good and bad. And this guy stinks worse than a pile of puke! -Robert EO Speedwagon
18. I put the same love and hope into you as I did my own son -George Joestar
19. Being human means having limits -Dio Brando
20. The more carefully you scheme, the more unexpected events come along -Dio Brando
21. I’m throwing away my humanity Jojo! I’m moving beyond humanity! -Dio Brando
22. I am responsible. I was hard on you because you are my real son -George Joestar
23. But Dio, I can’t let you live like this. It’s my fault. I’ll finish it -Jonathan Joestar
24. I’ll just use your blood to heal these burns -Dio Brando
25. I’ll let myself burn! I’ll end your ambition in exchange for my life! -Jonathan Joestar
26. I’m beyond human! Invincible! Immortal! I will rule this world! -Dio Brando
27. The more you beat him, the tougher he gets -Dio Brando
28. This wasn’t what my life was supposed to be -Dio Brando
29. Jonathon won his battle. But he lost everything to do so -Jonathan Joestar
30. Think of a flea. A miniscule insect, right? Despite their size, they see fit to challenge towering humans. Should that be called courage? I don’t believe so. So what is courage? Courage must know fear and make fear its own! -Will Antonio Zeppelli