- Kira Yamato: I've got to return to Earth.
- Lacus Clyne: Why? Just you returning isn't going to end the war.
- Kira Yamato: [nods] But I can no longer remain here and do nothing but watch... If one did nothing because he tells himself that he won't make a difference, he'd end up doing even less. Then nothing would change, and nothing would end.
- Kira Yamato: Why are you letting me...?
- Lacus Clyne: I feel that the strength you'll need is in this machine. Neither strength alone nor will alone will be enough. That's why. Will this take you where you wish to go? Will it help you when you get there?
- Kira Yamato: Neither strength alone... nor will alone.