Ajak/Quote

A collection of quotes from the spiritual leader of the Eternals, **Ajak**.

*"Humanity may be coming along slower than some of us want. But there is no telling what wonders they will discover as they advance."*
―Ajak[src]

*"Don’t listen to your head, Thena. Listen to my voice. You are safe. You are loved. You’re our Thena."*
―Ajak to Thena[src]

*"You have Mahd Wy'ry. Your mind is fracturing under the weight of your memories. And all I can do is erase them so that you can start over. I will have to inform Arishem and take you back to the ship where we have the technology to help you."*
―Ajak to Thena[src]

*"I want you to go out there and live a life for yourselves. Not as soldiers. Not with the purpose you were given. Find your own purpose. And one day, when we see each other again, I want you to tell me what you found."*
―Thena to the Eternals[src]
#### Spoken about Ajak

*"When humans have conflict, Ajak tells us not to interfere."
"Well, she also says that stealing is very, very bad."
"If you don’t tell, I won’t tell."*
―Makkari and Druig[src]

*"Ajak asked me to check on Sersi, so I went to London. Turned out, both of us were lonely and we needed each other. I guess, in her way, Ajak never stopped trying to take care of us."*
―Sprite[src]

*"Ajak didn’t even choose you to lead us."*
―Gilgamesh to Ikaris[src]

*"It must be heartbreaking to find out that you’re not Mother’s favorite."
"And I’m sure she’d be real proud of what you’ve been up to."*
―Druig and Ikaris[src]

*"I wish Ajak didn't choose you."*
―Ikaris to Sersi[src]

*"Ajak knew the truth?"
"She has helped many Celestials to emerge over millions of years. So have you."*
―Sersi and Arishem the Judge[src]

*"Sersi, Ajak has chosen you to take her place as the Prime Eternal. Do not fail me."*
―Arishem the Judge to Sersi[src]

*"Ajak… Her memories… I understand now. I can see what she saw. So many planets. So much life destroyed every time a Celestial is born. Arishem used us and left us to die with each Emergence. We just wanted to survive. And then he sent you. I will kill you all for what you have done to my kind. You are not saviors, Eternals. You are murderers."*
―Kro[src]

*"If Ajak wanted you to take her place, why did she choose me? What have you done?"
"He killed her."
"I had to."
"She loved you."
"Did she?"
"She loved you."
"Do you think it was easy to live with the truth? To know that one day all this would end? To keep on lying to you?"*
―Sersi, Druig and Ikaris[src]

*"I didn’t see the lies right in front of me. I’m not even sure why Ajak chose me to lead."
"I asked Gilgamesh once why he chose to protect me. He said, “When you love something, you protect it. It is the most natural thing in the world.” You have loved these people since the day we arrived. So, there is no one better to lead us now than you. Sersi. Get up. Ajak chose you for a reason."*
―Sersi and Thena[src]
#### Dialogue

*"I respect your grand design, Arishem. But I have noticed something special about this planet. And I fear that maybe this time the cost may…"
"Do not become attached to this planet. You must focus on the true purpose of your mission."
"I understand. I will not let you down."*
―Ajak and Arishem the Judge[src]

*"Phastos, this steam…"
"Engine. It’s a steam engine."
"It’s too soon! And there she is."
"What did I miss?"
"Nothing. Just the screams of my deep disappointment."
"I am sure you have something simpler."
"Simple. Okay, let’s see. Uh… Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the plow. ‘Cause that’s what it does. Plows dirt."*
―Ajak, Phastos and Sersi[src]

*"I promise I won’t let my feelings for Sersi distract me from my mission. Humans are far from being able to protect themselves from the Deviants. We still have much to do."
"Your faith in Arishem is strong. I can feel it. But you are allowed to live a life, you know?. Go tell Sersi how you feel."*
―Ikaris and Ajak[src]

*"I want to remember my life."
"Thena, I love you. But listen to me. It’s not important if you remember or not. Your spirit will remain. You will always be Thena deep inside. Trust me."
"Why should she trust you? You’re asking her to let you erase who she is."
"Druig, I know you’re upset, but…"
"Upset? We’ve trusted you for 7,000 years, and look where you’ve gotten us. I’ve watched humans destroy each other when I could stop it all in a heartbeat. Do you know what that does to someone after centuries? Could our mission have been a mistake? Are we really helping these people build a better world, huh? We’re just like the soldiers down there. Pawns to their leaders. Blinded by loyalty. It ends now."*
―Thena, Ajak and Druig[src]

*"I’ll watch over Thena. Let her keep her memories."
"One day, when she attacks you, you might have to kill her."
"We’ll take that chance."
"You may all go. The Deviants are gone. There is no reason for you to stay with me."
"Shouldn’t you ask Arishem first? We’re a team, we should stay together."
"I didn’t ask you for your advice, Ikaris. Do not forget your place."*
―Gilgamesh, Ajak and Ikaris[src]

*"Ikaris. We have to tell them the truth."
"What? Why?"
"Because together we might be able to stop the Emergence."
"Stop the Emergence?"
"Listen…"
"Ajak, I know it’s hard at the end…"
"Listen to me, Ikaris. I have followed Arishem for millions of years. And I have never doubted him. Until now."
"Why now? Why now?"
"Five years ago, Thanos erased half of the population of the universe. Delayed the Emergence. But the people of this planet brought everyone back with the snap of a finger. You know, after I let you all go, I traveled the world, living among them. I have seen them fight and lie and kill, but I have also seen them laugh and love. I’ve seen them create and dream. This planet and these people have changed me. The cost of Arishem’s design, it’s not worth it. Not this time."
"I trust you, Ajak. I’ll follow you to the end, as I always have."*
―Ajak and Ikaris[src]

*"I suspected you might have changed your mind. I can’t let you betray Arishem."
"Why don’t you just kill me yourself?"
"When the others realize something is happening to the Earth, they’ll come to you. When they find your body, they’ll know the Deviants are back. It’ll keep them busy until the emergence. I’ve been loyal to you, Ajak. Kept your secret for centuries, lied to everyone I cared about, but never have I doubted my purpose to serve the Celestials."
"Oh, Ikaris. I’ve led you down the wrong path."
"It’s the only path I know."*
―Ikaris and Ajak[src]