Mako movie quotes

“I came to America to become an architect.”
Mako

“The warrior uses whatever is closest to hand.”

Mako - James Chan

“A brilliant man would find a way not to fight a war.”
Mako - Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto

“Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the Sons of Aryas, there was an Age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world.”
Mako - Akiro 'The Wizard'

“Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this, Conan, destined to wear the jeweled crown of Aquilonia upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga. Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!”
Mako - The Wizard

“No matter what happens, we couldn't let people say Asian-American actors can't act.”
Mako

“Protection and power are overrated. I think you are very wise to choose happiness and love.”
Mako - Uncle

“It’s always best to believe in one’s self but a little help from others can be a great blessing!”
Mako - Uncle

“You may not always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you keep moving, you will come to a better place.”
Mako - Uncle

“There are reasons each of us are born. We have to find those reasons.”
Mako - Uncle

“You must look within yourself to save yourself from your other self. Only then will your true self reveal itself.”
Mako - Uncle

“Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not.”
Mako - Uncle

“Pride is not the opposite of shame, but rather it’s source. True humility is the only antidote to shame.”
- Uncle

“Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else.”
- Uncle

“It is important to draw wisdom from different places. If you take it from only one place, it becomes rigid and stale.”
Mako - Uncle

“The ashes were trampled into the Earth, and the blood became as snow. Who knows what they came for... weapons of steel, or murder? It was never known, for their leader rode to the south, while the children went north with the Vanir. No one would ever know that my lord's people had lived at all. His was a tale of sorrow.”
Mako - The Wizard

“You must realize that the greatest weapon you possess is self-control.”
Mako - Mr. Lee

“Death to the world.”
Mako - Akiro 'The Wizard'

“Of course we've been fighting against stereotypes from Day One at East West. That's the reason we formed: to combat that, and to show we are capable of more than just fulfilling the stereotypes - waiter, laundryman, gardener, martial artist, villain.”
Mako

“Raphael, you always bear the world's problems on your shoulders. It is an admirable quality when you are a protector of others. But you must realize that while at times you might not be my favorite student, it does not mean that you are my least favorite son.”
Mako - Splinter

“Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!”
Mako - The Wizard

“This place is kept by powerful gods and spirits of kings. Harm my flesh and you will have to deal with the dead!”
Mako - The Wizard

“You are strong, passionate, and loyal to your fault. These are the merits of a great leader as well, but only when tempered with compassion and humility.”

Mako - Splinter

“Perfection is approachable, Sean, as I have often told you.”
Mako - James Chan

“- Conan: I need you.
- Akiro 'The Wizard': I'm yours!”
Arnold Schwarzenegger - Conan
Mako - Akiro 'The Wizard'