The Big O (1999–2003)

Michael McConnohie: Michael Seebach, Schwarzwald

Quotes 

• Schwarzwald : Even without the events of 40 years ago, I think man would still be a creature that fears the dark. He doesn't face that fear, he averts his eyes from it and acts as if he doesn't have any memories of his past. But, 40 years is both a short time and yet, a long time. Man's fear has withered. And even time itself tries to wither the desire to know the truth. Is it a crime to try and learn the truth? Is it a sin to search for those things which you fear. My purpose in this world is knowledge, and the dissemination of it. And it is I who is to restore the fruits of my labor to the entire world. Fear... It is something vital to us puny creatures. The instant man stop fearing is the instant the species reaches a dead end, only to sink to pitable lows, only to sit and wait apathetically for extinction. Humans who lose the ability to think become creatures whose existance has no value. Wake up! Don't be afraid of knowledge! Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivian, you must think! Signed, Schwarzwald.

• Schwarzwald : I've lived my life as a newspaper reporter. I uncover the truth and write my articles. But then I learned, all too well, that a mere reporter like myself can't ever get to the truth in this city... it's nearly impossible. And it's unsure! No one here is even interested in learning the truth - a truth that must be known. But I want to know! I want to learn what must be known!

• Schwarzwald : Big Duo! It is now... SHOWTIME!

• Alan Gabriel : But I haven't killed him yet!

  Schwarzwald : You! You contain the foolishness of both man and machine!

  Alan Gabriel : Shut up!

  Schwarzwald : It chooses one who uses the power of God created by man, one who is able to arrive at one truth! That's not the case with you!