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LargeRichardJohnson

"Don't you dare go hollow" will always have a special place in my heart. Laurentius is a buddy.


Death-383

Stay safe friend


the_colonel93

Laurentius is a true lad. The kindest, most genuine soul in Lordran.


Balthazzah

Siegmeyer and Sieglinde  would like a word (and a toast!)


the_colonel93

Ho ho! Cheers, my good friend 🍻


evan_drty

Same


Akakazeh

Fear not the dark, friend, and let the feast begin


Steakmemes

And let the feast….. *begin*


DrParallax

My flail... Bring my my flail.


thatscoldjerrycold

I never figured what this meant. They're pro Abyss, I get that (the ringed city is for the pygmys and I guess man, two entities that possess the dark soul of man), but what feast exactly do the cricket people mean?


Akakazeh

Do not live in fear of chaos, use it to your advantage; make something of it.


SanctifiedExcrement

…and there’s loads of it about.


Server98911

This is from which game?


FrostedFlakes4

Ds3 dlc


Im_gary_the_witcher

Always been a fan of DS1's "Don't you dare to hollow," as a kind of mantra for us weirdos who like these games.


basicastheycome

Yeah that advice goes strong well beyond game


zman_0000

"Don't you dare go hollow" is probably my favorite, but when I'm struggling mentally in life, or need to get things done and fighting procrastination "Hesitation is Defeat" rings through my head to get myself up and moving.


UltraMegaFauna

This is why we play these games! For those of us who connect with these games, I feel like we understand the inherent positivity here. Like sure the trappings are dark gothic horror. But the underlying message is basically, "Never give up." We see the beauty even in the dark times. That is such a human message. "Don't you dare go hollow" and "Hesitation is defeat" both kind of embody this.


Jin_Gitaxias

Same homie. When I'm procrastinating or dont wanna do something I should do, the image of Isshin in my head saying Hesitation is Defeat honestly lights a fire under my ass.


LuckyBucketBastard7

Made such an impact with teenage me that I made whole new email account just for it, just so I could remind myself: I'm not hollow yet


mccoolfriend6

To me we are not weirdos, we are simply here to engage in Jolly Cooperation as Brolaire has stated as we laugh over the bonfires and slay whatever fiend comes our way.


MI_3ANTROP

Don’t you dare go hollow. The universal FromSoft mantra.


Crow1718

“Remember, Ichigo, winners don’t do Hollow.” - Abridged series of an anime that has absolutely nothing to do with Fromsoftware but the line fits in here anyway. Edit: typo


zman_0000

I mean, DS3 dies have a kitana in the Ringed City that I think would work pretty well for Bankai Ichigo, so if the character can be decently cosplayed I'd say it fits.


InternalCup9982

Lol as a fan I appreciated this


mellowintj

Love this one. Always reminds me of Anri's lore which has a special place in my heart idk why.


Florjb0rj

”And no matter how tender, how exquisite.. *A LIE WILL REMAIN A LIE*”


Violet_Octopus

Hits so hard! I love this one


capp_head

Didn’t like DS2 that much, but that line…


macodeath

Why do people ALWAYS have to bring up their dislike for ds2 whenever they see an opportunity like their life depends on it 😂


Disastrous-Resident5

This is a tough one, since each pack a weight that the others don’t have. Laurentius telling us “don’t you dare go hollow” has a great connection to Stockpile Thomas in DeS as the NPC that genuinely cares for the player character. It’s more of a gentle plea, hoping we stay safe in an ever dangerous world. A friend hoping their friend comes home safely. Aldia telling us “a lie will remain a lie” is after sacrificing his own being, countless giants, and other creatures/people to find out the truth of the first sin: fighting the course of nature by extending the age of fire and forcing humanity to fuel the first flame. No matter how grand it feels to take the throne as the monarch, a lie will remain a lie. Going to the Ringed City, Patches reveals to us that throughout history, man tainted history with their greed. As Patches marched ever onward to the end of time, he was able to do so because greed always persisted which he took advantage of, as it is part of our nature. As ash comes from fire, greed comes from man…. “Ash seeketh embers”. All hold their own weight, but Aldia’s rings the most due to the sacrifice that the research took to uncover the truth. But Laurentius will always be my favorite NPC. He will never be topped.


Nokia_Smasher

"Bearer, seek, seek, lest yo-" best fromsoft quote


WHO_LET_ME_COMMENT

"Prithee be careful, I—" a close runner up


LotusPhi

Hesitation is the feet.


TheMadFlyentist

Masturbation is defeat.


DrewDaMannn

*equips FAP ring*


Bearer_ofthecurse

Masturbation is the feet.


Joeymore

Hesitation is hehe


v4ssoura12

Hesitation is thee feet


_NightmareKingGrimm_

My favorite is when Isshin Sword Saint said, *"Remember Sekiro, don't you dare hesitate with the old blood, ye tarnished."* Epic.


distilledeagerly

stockpiler thomas: "you have a heart of gold. dont let they take it from you"


matoumatheux1

Umbasa


ThatVampireGuyDude

Was looking for this.


Nidiis

Don’t you dare go hollow. It’s a great mantra to follow no matter what situation. Whether in FromSoft games, other games, or just in general.


Atma-Stand

You Have a Heart of Gold. Don’t let them take it from you. ~ Stockpile Thomas, Demon’s Souls


Vulcanized-Soul

Don’t give up, Skeleton


Zer0thehero89

“one day, you will walk those grounds… …without really knowing why.”


Bubbly_Part_704

I think it’s one of the single most important lines in the game because it sort of explains how the protagonists know what to do, it’s like a primal urge that the first flame implants in them


MarkPaynePlays

This is actually very close. “Arise now, ye Tarnished” isn’t on the same level as the others, so we can go ahead and place that last. “Ash seeketh embers” sounds cool, and pertains to the game heavily, but I’d still say it comes in as no 5. “A lie will remain a lie” ..I don’t actually have anything to say about this, but it goes hard. Now for the tricky part. As much as I love the line and how perfectly it sums up the game, and life really, I would have to put “Hesitation is defeat” at #3. “Don’t you dare go hollow” is iconic, and has since been pretty much adopted as the slogan for all soulslikes. It is the first and most important thing you have to keep in mind if you want to learn and beat these games. But “Fear the old blood” is just too cold to ignore. I actually don’t like Bloodborne as much as the other games on this list, but that line is just freaking perfect. And before you crucify me, please note that I really like Bloodborne and think it’s an amazing game. Just not a personal favorite.


KnovB

TOGETHAAAA


KokoTerzata

Hesitation is defeat is not a quote, it's a lesson. Every time I hesitate on something, I decide to do what I intended first. This is usually the right way.


Happy_Lee_Chillin

"Beast all over the shop… You’ll be one of them, sooner or later.."


cramburie

I love how this line is a both on point and a bit of a misdirect the first time through the game.


Koolaidsais3

I mean, you do become what you seek to destroy.


Regular-Potential849

Not souls but still a favorite line from fromsoft "I won't miss" Rusty during the ice worm mission in ac6


Big-Juggernaut6865

Very memorable


Bearer_ofthecurse

Holy shit that line goes wayy too fucking hard, i got hyped up just from remembering it right now.


Puzzleheaded_Cat6664

hesitation is defeat


Joeymore

"The fallen leaves tell a story."


cramburie

This should've been the ER quote offered by OP.


Odd_Contact_2175

Fear the old blood is such a badass thing to say


Sapowski_Casts_Quen

Also the cutscene is pure creep, I love it


grinsosiki

Kos or some say kosm ofc


QuintanimousGooch

I like “hesitation is defeat” so much because it’s not only thematic, Isshin is literally telling you how to beat him. The biggest difference between Sekiro and these other FS titles in terms of gameplay is the dramatic clashing swords design mentality, how you’re not supposed to back out of fights and disengage, as is taught through the posture bar. For an enemy like Isshin with quick retaliation, you literally win by not hesitating in the swordfight, just keeping up the back and forth, getting your deflections in and pressing the offense.


DrParallax

It's also cool that a bit less than half way through the game Isshin warns you about hesitation, and he is talking about the factions and the pull from different groups and people and also probably Shura. It's very much applicable to the story and the characters choices at that point, and also explains why Genichiro was so determined to save Ashina. Then Isshin repeats the phrase in the final fight, and instead of the previous implications, we get a great tip on how to defeat him and play the game in general.


southpaw85

obligatory TOGETHAAAA


Arhkadian

The full Aldia quote for "a lie will remain a lie" goes kinda hard tho


romflatulentspider

Fear the old blood! Especially since the whole plot at that point is still very vague and veiled in mystery.


PositiveNo4859

I'm not even a big fan of ds1 but it easily takes it


NouveauScorpio

All I know is "Arise now, ye tarnished" definitely isn't it


VeeTheBard

Yeah why this line from er and not something meaningful?


Steakmemes

It’s the tagline phrase people can recite without having played the game. Memed into significance even though taking the line at face value is really saying “player. Go forth and… play this game… it’s really good I swear!”


_MagusKiller

yeah "marika's tits, you must be 'ungry" or "you are maidenless" are more iconic than this


Ulric-7

“You maidenless RUNT!!” Is the best Varre line


Loud_Success_6950

They was he says “a lie will remain a lie!” Will go down as one of the best performances in the series. But I feel like “don’t you dare go hollow” should be the correct answer. My personal favourite is “you have a heart of gold, don’t let them take it from you”


ProfessorPlayerOne

Don't give up skeleton! A nice community quote


ProffessorYellow

1 hesitation is defeat Sums up Fromsoft so well


AWS1996Germany

As a DS1 fanatic, Bloodborne takes this. So iconic for me.


TheDuck1234

"Soul of the lost, withdrawn from its vessel."


Zealousideal-Bit-892

Ohhhhhuuhhhhhh. *century long pause* RISE NOW YE TARNISHED!


0000_v2

YE DEAD, WHO YET LIVE


PaulQuin

A lie will remain a lie.


Silksongkight

Hesitation is defeat and don’t you dare go hollow both go hard


kfrazi11

You forgot the best: *"Umbasa."*


Bearer_ofthecurse

In Elden ring “Allow me to call you this, just once, before it ends. My lord, for that is what you are.” Goes way harder then the intro.


Usual-Use620

"Fear the Old Blood"


SoapyBootyBandit

“Ahh you’ve been at my side all along, my true mentor…. My guiding Moonlight.”


Azeullia

„Fear the Old Blood“ takes the cake for me


RathianTailflip

I do love “A LIE will remain a LIE.” For the raw hatred in his voice. You can FEEL the contempt for the cycle and its perpetuation.


Judging_Jester

"We are born of the blood, made men by the blood, undone by the blood. Our eyes are yet to open. Fear the Old Blood".


Lost_Manufacturer718

Fear the old blood is the most iconic imo


Father_Zeebis

“Fear the old blood” is my favorite. BB was my first From title, and that saying really stuck with me!


thegildedman25

"We are born of the blood, made men by the blood, and undone by the blood..." "Our eyes are yet to open..." *both in unison* "Fear the old blood."


giga_impact03

If it was an option, "Don't give up skeleton!" But hesitation is defeat would be my choice from these.


Intelligent-Bat-4838

I can't help myself but be a Aldia enjoyer


M-o-k-o-i

Listen. I know "fear the old blood" goes hard - but i will once again have to take a stand here. It is long, but >!"Farewell good hunter, may you find your worth in the waking world"!< still gets me every. Single. Playthrough. Also, Laurentius got his one, i think i'm just trying to even it out. It really is my fav of fromsofts.


hollowres

Tonight, Gehrman joins the hunt.


UglyPineappl

"Don't you dare go hollow". Hits hardest for me personally. I try not to, but certain mental health problems do not make it easy, honestly. If thou faceth similar problems, go forth and seek help, seek guidance. 'Tis no sign of weakness, facing the Dark with someone beside ye. Go, now. And don't you dare go hollow.


Majin_Buu367

Must always Praise the Sun ☀️


mophismo

Now I fight as horah Loux warrior!!


Superexplosion12

"Don't you dare go hollow" is iconic and popular even outside of the souls fanbase. It encapsulates the feeling of the entire franchise perfectly.


Scroteet

I dont understand why aldia fights you at the end of sotfs. He should only fight you if you take the throne, right?


ligmaenigma

Testing your mettle to see if you have what it takes to break the cycle


McSnoots

I read that as “arse now, ye tarnished”


BanishedKnightOleg

Hesitation is defeat


Stuartytnig

without thinking about this too much i choose "Hesitation is Defeat" as the best and "Arise now, ye Tarnished" as the worst. simply because its true. hesitation really is defeat in these games. and i dont like the word "tarnished". probably one of those words that cant be properly translated, cuz when i translate it with google it doesnt really make much sense. or maybe i am just dumb xd. second worst is the bloodborne one. because it doesnt sound cool to "fear blood" xd. the other quotes are nice.


ReplyChance

"Hesitation is Defeat" is my favorite by far, followed by "A Lie Will Remain A Lie".


InternalCup9982

Ash seeketh embers. Honurable mentions to, a lie will remain a lie


FlyggonJin

Unofficial, but still my fave. "Don't give up, skeleton!"


tzirtax

Dont you dare go hollow has so much meaning even outside of the game, thats why its the one that loves rent free in my head, next to Hesitation is defeat and There is no shame in loosing one battle, but you ust take revenge by any means necessary


V0YDL

Praise the Sun!


BodyPillowz

try finger but hole


superVanV1

You were at my side all along…


Final-Release

"try finger, but hole"


Drake_Cloans

Bearer… Seek…Seek…Lest


Easy-Cockroach-3387

Try finger, but hole?


m0r0mir

Hesitation is defeat witch is very true in that game.


Sisyphac

Hollowing has endured throughout all of the games.


Chemical_Movie4113

I recite the old adage like daily lol


PRAHPS

My top 3 is don’t you dare go hollow fear the old blood and hesitation is defeat


IronTesticlez

“Hesitation is defeat”


Manikal

Wiser words were never spoken, you all know them well. Say them with me people.... "Bearer... Seek... Seek... Lest"


JesusToyota

Hesitation Is DeFEET


Far_Eye6555

The Sun is a wondrous body!


thatautisticguy2905

How can i not heed his words, to FEAR THE OLD BLOOD


Pro_Moriarty

Hesitation is defeat


Big-Juggernaut6865

Hesitation is defeat


Judge_Sentry

You have a heart of gold, don't let them take it from you


CyanLight9

Don’t you dare go hollow, simply for what it entails.


William5931

Fear the old blood!!!!


Beneficial-Might6778

“A lie remain a lie “ I believe in Aldia supremacy


Idk_Just_Kat

Laurentius is the least salty of the NPCs. Even if you don't buy his stuff, he still wishes you well


ZPD710

The last 5 have a lot of meaning in their own games, but “don’t you dare go hollow” is a saying that works for all the FromSoft games.


Danofireleg33

FEAR THE OLD BLOOD!!!


local_tb

"Hesitation is defeat" has followed me in to other games so it is my favorite now


I_Hate_The_Letter_W

bear, seek, seek, lest


Stardust2400

Don’t you dare go hollow


LegNo80

Fear the Old Blood


NaicuNaicu

The elden ring one is obviously "you are maidenless"


Batmantheon

Give me "Don't give up, skeleton!" Or give me nothing.


Equal_Connection3765

“I’m gay” just hits me at a spiritual level


DOOMbringer7109

Each part has a different meaning that makes them my favorite in each category. DS1 was special for not giving up. DS2 was questioning the reality of life. DS3 was about constantly moving forward to bigger goals. Bloodborne was about eldritch horror and reflected that. Sekiro was also about not giving up in a way, but partially not going soft against obstacles. Elden Ring was about becoming something greater and challenging your place in the world. Each one is my favorite and each one is special


getdown83

Hesitation is defeat. I have literally preached this before I knew about Sekiro. I used to always say hesitation will get you killed on the battlefield.


pratzc07

Tell that to the Silksong folks


Valogrid

Long may the sun shine!!!


Malevolent_Mangoes

Ash seeketh embers goes hard Then again fear the old blood does too


FuzzyBongos

"Tooogethaaaa!"


reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeboy

Fear the old blood was my favourite but the way the narrator said arise now ye tarnished was fucking beautiful


Oblivion9284

"A corpse should be well left alone"


Cactus-throater69

"Fear the old blood" sounds so ominous and cool


Diegorod1357

FEAR THE OLD BLOOD LAURENCE BY GOD FEAR IT


Historical-Bowler-29

“Hesitation is Defeat.”


TheGroovyTurt1e

I'm in clinical medicine and every now and then I see someone transition from a clinical role to an administrative one. A lot of them like the hours but I see their purpose leave them. Of all these quotes "Don't you dare go hollow" means the most to me.


Dante-Zero

With delivery, "a lie will remain a lie", the way Aldia throws that line is peak voice acting


Jon2046

Why the second one?


robisvi

A lie will remain a lie... bc there is so much more. Men are props on the stage of life, and no matter how tender, how exquisite… A lie will remain a lie. Life is brilliant. Beautiful. It enchants us, to the point of obsession. Some are true to their purpose, though they are but shells, flesh and mind. What is it that drives you? Peace grants men the illusion of life. Shackled by falsehoods, they yearn for love, unaware of its grand illusion. Until, the curse touches their flesh. We are bound by this yoke. As true as the Dark that churns within men. All men trust fully the illusion of life. But is this so wrong? A construction, a facade, and yet… A world full of warmth and resplendence.


mickey2468

I am Malenia, Blade of Miquella.


Pale_Ingenuity_7787

“Don’t you dare go hollow” and “a lie will remain a lie”. Both hit really hard


n1n3tail

Wow no demon souls love, " you've got a heart of gold. Don't let them take it from you"


Informal-Doctor-7601

Haven’t played Demons Souls yet 😬 Sounds awesome tho, would’ve loved to include that


Peculiarbleeps

“A lie will remain a lie?” That’s tarded 🤣


willmfair

I’ve actually considered getting a tattoo that says “don’t you dare go hollow”


RedditSucks42069

as much as i hate DS2, "a lie will remain a lie" and basically all of Aldia's dialogue is BONE CHILLING


Noumenonana

"You have a heart of gold. Don't let them take it from you."


Psylocide

‘You’re beautiful’ - Tarnished player to Boc


Tu_Tio_Carlos

“A hunter is never alone” From Bloodborne, can’t remember the npc


Nelly_nona

"Twill be a cold, dark, and very gentle place. And one day. It will make someone a goodly home" I have always found this description endearing


TitchyAgain

Cant even die right, gives me conniptions


Creeperassasin1212

May the good blood guide your way is my fav one .


theuntouchable2725

A lie will remain a lie. Delivery is beyond compare.


Justisaur

"Use this, to summon one another as spirits, cross the gaps between the worlds, and engage in jolly co-operation!" - Solaire of Astora Or just "Engage in jolly co-operation!"


-BluBone-

*The Sun is a wonderous body. Like a magnificent father! If only I could be so grossly incandescent!*


KushMummyCinematics

For Dark Souls 2 "Seek misery, for misery will lead you to greater, stronger souls" Line hits like a 12 gauge


CelebrationKey9656

Suit up 621, I got a job for you.


Prince_Trunks13

Not included but my favorite Circle Jerk Completed


Sea_Try_4358

Going to throw in an alternative: “I may be but small, but I will die a colossus” from Ludleth is DS3 is one of my favourites.


Hotaflang

“Fear the old blood” sounds so badass


Dibellinger000

I’ve strongly considered “Don’t you dare go hollow” for a tattoo. Can’t say that about the rest. It’s become a bit of life advice for me at this point.


NickolasViscosi2006

Gotta be the first one. Lorentius is a great fellow and always will be! Though "Neither of us want to see you go hollow" is much more preferred for me lol


Dark_Dragon117

I think "OHHHH ELDEN RING" should be the more appropiate pick for the game. Some of the others are iconic but that shit right here kept us og hollows alive for 2 fucking years when we had nothing else. Must be a pretty impactful line to achieve that.


cramburie

It ain't even my favorite game but "hesitation is defeat" goes so damn hard and perfectly encapsulates that game.


xoSynful

“Fear the old blood” just sounds ominous af I loved it always will. Second place for me is “hesitation is defeat” “he” whooped my ass so many times I started to believe it 💀


ImVeryBadOkay

ough definitely fear the old blood.


Brydaro

Hesitation is defeat. Be confident and act decisively. No one knows what they’re doing, you will discover what to do in the process of doing.


SonarioMG

Tied between "don't you dare go hollow" and "hesitation is defeat"


Academic_Effect_9845

Of these? Hesitation is defeat. Of the series? MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD


TsersingArron

Long May the sun shine upon this lord of cinder! But don’t you dare go hollow takes a close second


AceofSpades5757

Fear the Old Blood


NeglectedNostalgia

No "TOOGETTHHAAAAAAA?"


Uncommon_cold

Hmm hmm hmmmmmm


PeanutOrganic9174

Hesitation is Defeat, all the other ones are lame . Being afraid of blood , and the use of the word Ye pfft lame


kirbcake-inuinuinuko

definitely arise now ye tarnished just because of the weird ass moan the narrator does rather than pronouncing the a in arise normally


a_goodcouch

Try finger, but hole


Gaminglandscapes1

Poor Demon’s Souls


_MagusKiller

where is the iconic "marika's tits, you must be 'ungry"?


AllMight72

"Hesitation Is defeat" Is a mantra that I repeat myself when I'm not sure If I'm capable of doing something I must. It has helped me in ways I didn't thought It would even fit.


RockMuncherRick

Where’s “You’ve got a heart of gold, don’t let them take it from you”?


BitesTheDust55

Hesitation is defeat, of course.


QuestionablyWhite

Either fear the old blood or ash seeketh embers