Zitate und Sprüche von Neuvillette

I find that the, um... beauty of bright sunlight is best appreciated from the indoors through a window.

Some days, my mind wanders, and I fantasize about walking into the rain...

Animals can survive for weeks without food, but merely a few days without water. There is no dish that could ever compare to pure, unadulterated water.

When the tide comes in, I shall return...

Fontaine does have some rather intriguing laws on its books. For instance:
"It is forbidden to release any flying objects during the first three days of each month."
"During the dry season, all bivalves that wash ashore belong to the Hydro Archon, while other mollusks belong to the people."
"No domestic pets shall be named after Furina."
"Tomato ketchup is to be consumed in restaurants only as a condiment, never on its own."
And, finally: "Melusines are to be addressed using she/her pronouns, never the impersonal it/its"
That last one was my personal contribution.

Abandoned property belongs to whoever finds it first. So it's legally yours now.

From my observations, humans have a tendency to view themselves as being in opposition with nature. And whenever this point is raised, someone is always quick to respond by declaring that humans are in fact a part of nature, like any other organism. To someone like me, however, who knows an inkling of the truth, what would be most beneficial is if human civilization and the natural world of this planet could seek ways to co-exist with one another.

Snow is in fact one of water's natural self-cleansing mechanisms. But human activity tends to reduce snow's purity, so do not consume it.

What's that saying again... "A bolt from the blue"? Yes, yes, I believe that captures how it feels to me.

Ah, it's past noon. You must be looking forward to your afternoon tea or coffee break? I certainly am.

I see the value in my own work, but I also see the meaning in all the endeavors of the people of Fontaine. I believe I will continue to take pride in fulfilling my duties.

Greetings. I am the Chief Justice, or "Iudex" of Fontaine, but you may simply address me by using my surname, "Neuvillette." Not because I wish to keep my distance from you... No, I am merely conscious that being overly familiar may bring the impartiality of the judiciary into question in some people's eyes.

Good night. I am quite fond of the image of a perfectly still body of water, and it is on this note that I would like to wish you a peaceful, undisturbed sleep. May no waves of emotional distress ripple through your dreams tonight.

Good evening. I hope you have not encountered any unpleasantness today.

The time that I have spent living among the citizens of Fontaine, and traveling with you, has transformed my views. Even though before this I has pardoned the sins of humanity long ago, I can promise you that my future judgments will not cause any harm to the common folk. That being said, my grievances with the usurpers have yet to be settled... They owe a debt of blood that shall not be forgotten.

Since you hail from beyond the stars, I invite you to be my witness as I judge this upended world. "This realm dismantled was of the Formidable Father himself, but what now reigns here is a cluster of filthy feathers. Though we live in a world of disarray, I shall undertake to restore all that has been broken."

Melusines are beautiful creatures. They are the pride of Fontaine. Be sure to befriend them, and cause them no harm.

I don't know how Sigewinne is faring these days. But if I hear so much as the whiff of a rumor that she's being bullied, I shall summon Wriothesley here and demand an explanation. She's so kind and vulnerable... She brought me some Kamera film the last time she visited, and asked to listen to more of my commentary on the water of Natlan... How long is it until her next vacation?

Clorinde's peerless skills have made her the most powerful Champion Duelist in our nation. As a successor to the Marechaussee Hunters of old, she plays a vital role in ensuring the fairness and impartiality of the courtroom. Also, she's actually not as stoic as she might appear.

You and my father are truly alike. You'd keep all kinds of things in your heart, and never say a word to anyone. It's not so much that you can't feel, but that you would never express anything.

In your eyes, the value of a human life is nothing compared to those cold laws you hold so dear.

The Chief Justice always feels strangely aloof, though his words are always humble... or perhaps he just doesn't like dealing with humans? After all, when he speaks with Melusines, he's actually quite friendly.

Monsieur Neuvillette rarely appears in public, almost as if he's intentionally trying to put some distance between himself and the people. At first, I thought it might be just me, but my ever-observant sister noticed it too, so I suppose that must really be the case.

Ah, how to describe Monsieur Neuvillette... He's... complex, in some ways — but very straightforward in others. I guess a good analogy would be rocky reefs in the sea: Trying to navigate through obstacles you can't see makes for a bumpy ride, but if you can figure out how they work, you start to spot the signs.

People say that a secret shared is a secret no more, but I like to think that true friends keep each other's secrets.

I always say that blind optimism isn't the answer - if you want a bright future, you have to go out and seize it with your own two hands!

Quick, look! Up in the sky! Look at that scorching sun, it's like a blast furnace! You know what this means? It means we have to drop everything, right now, and make a run for the ice cream store! We need to get two of the biggest cones they sell, and then it's an all-out race to see who can finish before it melts!

Maybe I should take off my hat, and let the snowflakes fall onto my face... I feel like that would be really refreshing.

There's no emotion behind your words - you only said those things because you felt like you should.

Nice to meet you! I am Navia, the esteemed president, leader, commander-in-chief, executive director, and Boss of Spina di Rosula. You strike me as somebody special — a person of character. Something tells me that this is the beginning of a long partnership between us... perhaps even as long as all the titles in front of my name.

You know, they say if you're scared of the thunder, it's really because you've got something else to hide.

I like signs of strength and hope. They give me reassurance that tomorrow will be better than today. This isn't to be pessimistic, but it's impossible for the present to be without its doubts and troubles — that's just the truth. But come hell or high water, if nothing else then at least we'll be able to figure it out together, right?

I like smart people, but I also like playing dumb. I like the feeling of "being trusted".

Being able to read human expressions is quite the useful skill.

When we were young, we used to play a kind of tabletop game where she would be the adventurer and I the host. Playing things by ear has always come naturally to me - but all the same, I was often stumped by her decisions and the ripostes she came out with. But then again, that's what made it so interesting.

After the sun goes down, the desires hidden in people's hearts will rise to the surface.

Building a relationship with someone is like gambling. No matter how much information you have, it's hard to predict how other people might change. I've always had the habit of keeping a safe distance from others, but in your case... I'm willing to shoulder the risk of losing a bet.

Delicious berries must often grow in areas thick with thorns, otherwise they would be devoured by greedy foxes.

Many things in this world seem simple at first glance but play host to all sorts of secrets if you look deeper.

My ideals have no stains.
I must correct you. People here bear no sins in the eyes of the gods... Only laws and the Tribunal can judge someone.
They can judge even me. So praise my magnificence and purity.

Eternity stretches things out over a long time. But each moment within it becomes all the more fragile.

With you by my side, though our mouths stay silent, my heart is at peace.

Observation is the first step of any experiment, but observing the current world doesn't satisfy me. It lacks an important dimension - that of time.

Some ambitions have the power to heal wounds, to bring victory, to inspire hope. But some ambitions, outlive their masters, long after their soul ascends. They remain as they were in the beginning, burning bright and true, for all eternity.

Dreams are rich bundles of human wisdom.

You should know that all power comes at a price. For every bit of power you gain, so too do you gain more responsibility.

Only once you know and respect death, can you truly understand the value of life.