"If you've got enough free time to fantasize about your beautiful death... Why don't you just live your life beautifully to the end?"
~ Gin
"All of the sudden I'm feeling this weight again. If I threw it away it might be easier, but somehow I don't feel like it. It would be too boring to keep walking without them."
~ Gin
"Men don't need to speak the same language, they can communicate with their soul."
~ Gin
"Relax. I have no intention on taking that annoying brat back, of course I have no intention on dying here, but I have no intention on letting her die either."
~ Gin
"You know, in our lives we are not readers but we are writers, the least we could do is change the ending"
~ Gin
"The ability to feel pain, is important for a living thing. We all live our lifes in troublesome meachine in one way or another, sometimes they leak oil. When that happens let it all out, if it doesn't stop then we'll help you clean it"
~ Gin
"Compared to being young and beautiful, it's a much harder task to live and walk honestly even with a crooked back, when raising our souls beautifully is far more meaningful"
~ Gin
"You may be a powerless prisoner locked in a cell, but no man can put a lock on you or anyone else's dream. Release from this cold cell your dream."
~ Gin
"Oh, it's a promise. A samurai never makes a promise he can't keep. Laugh a lot, cry a lot, and hurry grow to become an adult, I'll be waiting"
~ Gin
"What's the use of fighting a futile fights? Do you really intend to lose more of your friends for something like that? I'll pass on that, as long as I'm alive I'll live by my own rules. I'll live how I see beautiful and protect those I hold dear."
~ Gin
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Facts About Him^^
#1
He might not look like it, but Gintoki was noted by Sorachi as a skilled chef. It was said that he was at the "steel man" level when it comes to cooking (mentioned in episode 92's behind the scenes). He is also a capable baker, being able to bake his own strawberry cake at Shinpachi's house as shown in episode 2.
#2
Gintoki's nickname Shiroyasha in the Japanese manga meaning White Demon is change to White Knight in the English translation VIZ media.
#3
His design was actually for Hijikata's when Sorachi lost his first design.
#4
Gintoki likes to order a custom "red beans on rice" dish at his local restaurant.
#5
According to Sorachi, Gintoki's name was based on Sakata Kintoki, also known as Kintaro, from a famous folk tale set in the Heian Period.Kintaro became friends with the animals that lived on the mountain where he was raised, and was even capable of battling with them. After certain events, he became a samurai and eventually went under the name Sakata Kintoki (坂田公時). Sorachi-sensei, in one of the question corners explains this, and doesn't intend on making Gin-san a descendant of Kintaro.
#6
Apparently, Gintoki can sleep with his eyes wide open.
#7
In Episode 111, it was shown that Gintoki has at least 3 pairs of his normal attire (consisting of yukata and his black pants and shirt) when Shinpachi was hanging laundry inside their house.
#8
In the Yoshiwara Arc, Gintoki stated he dislikes women that are clingy.
#9
Gintoki's voice actor, Sugita Tomokatsu, shares the same voice as Switch from SKET Dance, another Jump Manga Series. He did also the voice of Gintoki when they'd crossover with Gin Tama due to "Time Slot" Argument.
#10
He can't swim. (As confirmed by Tama in Lesson 472 and hinted at by him using floaties in/avoiding the water throughout the series)
(http://gintama.wikia.com/wiki/Sakata_Gintoki)
