Shikamaru Nara is a shinobi of Konohagakure’s Nara clan. Though lazy by nature, Shikamaru has a rare intellect that consistently allows him to prevail in combat. He has a strong moral compass and sense of commitment towards his comrades. With his catchphrase ‘What a drag’, wise Shikamaru quotes will make you think.
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Powerful Shikamaru Quotes
Laziness is the mother of all bad habits, but ultimately she is a mother and we should respect her. Shikamaru Nara
I could say I’m not sad, but I’d be lying. The problem is the world won’t let me stay a kid forever, so I can’t lie around crying about it either. Shikamaru Nara
I only became a ninja because I thought life would’ve been more interesting as one… I suppose things aren’t gonna be that simple. Shikamaru Nara
Sometimes I wish I was a cloud… Just floating along, going wherever the breeze takes me. Shikamaru Nara
It’s stupid to talk about things you’re not. Be yourself and you’ll be fine. Shikamaru Nara
It’s not because I’m lazy, it’s just because I don’t care. Shikamaru Nara
How many times do I have to tell you? The first move is always a feint. It’s the most basic thing, to land a hit with the second move. Shikamaru Nara
Regardless of our limitations, we can always be of some use. Our power may seem insignificant… but it may just prove to be useful in the grand scheme of things. Stay focused. Never avert your eyes, because if an opening arises, even our insignificant power may be enough to determine the fate of the world. Which is why everyone must stay alert and ready to strike at any moment! Shikamaru Nara
Someday, I just want to marry a regular girl who isn’t too ugly and not too pretty. Have two children, first a girl, then a boy. Retire after my daughter is married and my son becomes a successful ninja, and spend the rest of my life playing shōgi or Go. Then die of old age before my wife. Shikamaru Nara
It’s stupid to talk about things you’re not. Be yourself and you’ll be fine. Shikamaru Nara
He turned a room full of strangers into a room full of enemies with just one sentence. Shikamaru Nara
It really doesn’t matter to me if I ever become a chūnin or not, but I guess I shouldn’t let myself be beaten by a female, so let’s do it. Shikamaru Nara
Don’t you think it’s about time for us to be the ones who entrust, not the entrusted. It’s a drag, but I can’t say that. Shikamaru Nara
I know I usually seem like a pretty lazy guy, but not today. Because now, I’m responsible for your lives too. Shikamaru Nara
There’s no advantage to hurrying through life. Shikamaru Nara
If women made you a better person, I wouldn’t want to know what you were like before. Shikamaru Nara
In life, nothing good comes out of hurrying. Shikamaru Nara
We’re not stupid enough to go out there planning to die. Shikamaru Nara
Sometimes I wish I was just a cloud, floating along. Shikamaru Nara
You would think just this once, when it was life or death, I could pull through. Shikamaru Nara
It’s because we help out when they’re in trouble that we can count on them to come running when we need it. Shikamaru Nara
Regardless of our limitations, we can always be of some use. Our power may seem insignificant… but it may just prove to be useful in the grand scheme of things. Shikamaru Nara
My master entrusted me with a lot, from big things to little things. It’s the same for you, an unlimited number of things. Shikamaru Nara
Stay focused. Never avert your eyes, because if an opening arises, even our insignificant power may be enough to determine the fate of the world. Shikamaru Nara
Sorry I am late, but I won’t hesitate anymore. Shikamaru Nara
Someday you’ll be the one to treat others to ramen and you’ll be called Naruto Sensei. We can’t stay kids forever, like Asuma and Jiraiya, I wanna be as cool as them. Shikamaru Nara
I never really liked Sasuke, but all the same, he’s a member of the Hidden Leaf village, he’s a comrade and I’ll put my life on the line to help him, that’s the way of our village. Shikamaru Nara
This keepsake lighter… when I have this, it’s as if Asuma Sensei is nearby. It’s as if he is protecting us. It just feels that way. Shikamaru Nara
When you curse someone, you dig two holes. You know what that means? Shikamaru Nara
The mission order is still on, right? We formed a new team and we are going to execute the mission. Shikamaru Nara
We are not that stupid. I have no intention to die…but, I don’t want to give up without setting things straight…I don’t want to live a crappy life like that. Shikamaru Nara
If you curse to kill someone, you also get killed in retribution, that’s why you need two holes for the burial. Shikamaru Nara
These woods are a special place in the Land of Fire. Our family is the only one allowed in. No one else comes here. Our family will always keep an eye on you. Shikamaru Nara
It’s just that…how should I put it…it’s because I’m concerned about Choji and Ino and other guys in the unit. And well, Naruto…so I’m just hanging around. Shikamaru Nara
That pathetic Lord Jashin or whatever isn’t your God anymore. I am. Now I will hand down judgement. Shikamaru Nara
We might be trying to do something really risky…Please look after us, Asuma…Sensei. Shikamaru Nara
That doesn’t scare me. We believe in different things. I believe in the will of fire. Shikamaru Nara
It’s the will of fire…the will to protect our village. Goodbye, Sensei… Shikamaru Nara
I’m not as rational as you say I am. Shikamaru Nara
Man…What a drag… Shikamaru Nara
I could say I’m not sad, but I’d be lying. The problem is the world won’t let me stay a kid forever, so I can’t lie around crying about it either. Shikamaru Nara
How many times do I have to tell you? The first move is always a feint. Shikamaru Nara
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