"[glances up from his drink and suddenly pales as he sees the ghost of Miki] There he is again! If you hate me, why no…"

"Admirable, my Lord. You, who would soon rule the world, allow a ghost to frighten you."

"Without ambition, man is not man."

"I did not stain my hands with blood to forward Yoshiteru, Miki's son."

"What warrior would not want to be lord of a mighty castle?"

"[singing] Men are vain and death is long, And pride dies first within the grave, For hair and nails are growing still…"

"You humans! Never will I comprehend you. You are afraid of your desires - you try to hide them."

"If you choose ambition, lord, then choose it honestly, with cruelty."

"If you would make a mountain of the dead, pile it so it reaches the sky."

"Cowards! I see it now! You'll slay me and offer my head when you surrender!"