"All men are not created equal. This was the reality I learned about society at the young age of four. And that was my first and last setback."

“I’m not gonna be your worthless punching bag-Deku forever… Kacchan, I’m… I’m the Deku who always does his best!” 

"Look at this letter someone sent me. It's from a boy I saved back at the training camp. A boy who hated everything to do with heroes and quirks... Telling me thank you... Yes, I know it's my fault that I've caused you so much concern, but... Even still... If only for a moment... In this letter, this boy... Made me his hero. And that makes it all worth it."