Updated June 15, 2019 9.3K votes 1.7K voters 36.3K views
L Lawliet is not only the world's greatest detective in Death Note, but also quite the linguist. For this list, we're ranking the best L Lawliet quotes of all time, with the help of your votes.
What can be said about L other than he's one of the most loved anime characters of all time? Many were furious when he was killed halfway through the series, as the cat and mouse game involving him and Light was easily the best part of Death Note. Many L Lawliet quotes are funny and lighthearted, especially when they involve him discussing his love of sweets. But some of the best L quotes from Death Note are serious and thought provoking - "There is no heaven or hell. No matter what you do while you're alive, everybody goes to the same place once you die. Death is Equal."
Do you have a favorite L Lawliet quote that really stood out to you? Vote up your top picks on the ranked list below, and downvote any quotes that didn't really mean anything to you.
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696 VOTES
Alone
"Being alone is better than being with the wrong person."
696 votes
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2
479 VOTES
Treasure Your Life
"Learn to treasure your life because unfortunately, it can be taken away from you anytime."
479 votes
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839 VOTES
Types Of Monsters
"There are many types of monsters in this world. Monsters who will not show themselves and who cause trouble; monsters who abduct children; monsters who devour dreams; monsters who suck blood, and... monsters who always tell lies. Lying monsters are a real nuisance. They are much more cunning than other monsters. They pose as humans even though they have no understanding of the human heart. They eat even though they've never experienced hunger. They study even though they have no interest in academics. They seek friendship even though they do not know how to love. If I were to encounter such a monster, I would likely be eaten by it. Because in truth, I am that monster."
839 votes
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509 VOTES
Some Complicated Questions Are Simple
"Sometimes, the questions are complicated - and the answers are simple."
509 votes
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211 VOTES
I Like Solving Mysteries And Riddles
"It's not a sense of justice. Figuring out difficult cases is my hobby. If you measured good and evil deeds by current laws, I would be responsible for many crimes. The same way you all like to solve mysteries and riddles, or clear video games more quickly. For me too, it's simply prolonging something I enjoy doing. That's why I only take on cases that pique my interest. It's not justice at all. And if it means being able to clear a case, I don't play fair, I'm a dishonest, cheating human being who hates losing."
211 votes
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479 VOTES
My Two Rules
"I have two rules: First, I'm never wrong. Second, if I'm wrong... back to the first rule."
