Iroh quotes from Avatar: The Last Airbender

Aang

Well, I met with this Guru who was supposed to help me master the Avatar State and control this great power, but to do it I had to let go of someone I love and I just couldn't.

Iroh

Perfection and power are overrated. I think you were very wise to choose happiness and love.

Aang

What happens if I can't save everyone and beat Azula? Without the Avatar State, what if I'm not powerful enough?

Iroh

I don't know the answer. Sometimes life is like this dark tunnel, you can't always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you just keep moving you will come to a better place.

Zuko

Uncle, I don't understand. What are you doing with the Avatar?

Aang

[faces him] Saving you, that's what.

Zuko

[makes angry noise and attempts to lunge at him. Iroh holds him back]

Iroh

It's time we talked. [to Aang, smiling] Go help your other friends. We'll catch up with you.

Aang

[bows to Iroh and rushes out with Katara]

Katara

[stares sadly over her shoulder at Zuko as she leaves]

Zuko

[not looking Iroh directly in the eye] Why, Uncle?

Iroh

[seriously] You're not the man you used to be, Zuko. You are stronger, and wiser, and freer than you have ever been. And now you've come to the crossroads of your destiny. It's time for you to choose. It's time for you to choose good.

Zuko

[eyes widen and makes a loud sound of surprise as the green crystals shoot up and imprison Iroh]

Azula

[comes over with two Dai Li Agents behind her] I expected this kind of treachery from Uncle. But Zuko, Prince Zuko. You're a lot of things, but you aren't a traitor, are you?

Zuko

[angrily, eyes narrowed] Release him immediately!

Azula

[slyly] It's not to late for you, Zuko. You could still redeem yourself.

Iroh

You have more than one great-grandfather, Prince Zuko. Sozin was your father's grandfather. Your mother's grandfather was Avatar Roku.

Zuko

(in shock) Why are you telling me this?!

Iroh

Because understanding the struggle between your two great-grandfathers can help you better understand the battle within yourself. Evil and good are always at war inside you, Zuko. It is your nature, your legacy, but there is a bright side. What happened generations ago can be resolved now by you. Because of your legacy, you alone can cleanse the sins of our family and the Fire Nation. Born in you, along with all the strife, is the power to restore balance to the world.

Zuko

Uncle, I know you must have mixed feelings about seeing me. But I want you to know... I am so, so sorry uncle. (starts crying) I am so sorry and ashamed of what I did! I don't know how I can ever make it up to you, but I...

Zuko

How can you forgive me so easily?! I thought you would be furious with me!

Iroh

I was never angry with you. I was sad, because I was afraid you'd lost your way.

Zuko

I did lose my way.

Iroh

But you found it again! And you did it by yourself! And I'm so happy you found your way here.

Zuko

It wasn't that hard uncle. You have a pretty strong scent.

Zuko

So if I'm going to be Fire Lord after the war is over, what are you gonna do?

Iroh

After I reconquer Ba Sing Se, I'm going to reconquer my tea shop! (flips the White Lotus Tile) And I'm going to play Pai Sho every day.

Katara

Goodbye, General Iroh!

Iroh

Goodbye, everyone. Today, destiny is our friend. I know it.

Sokka

Zuko, stop moving. I'm trying to capture the moment. I wanted to do a painting so we always remember the good times together.

Katara

That's very thoughtful of you, Sokka. (sees the painting, her eyes narrow) Wait. Why did you give me Momo's ears?

Sokka

[offended] Those are your hair loops!

Zuko

(comes over, eyes narrowed also.) At least you don't look like boar-cupine. My hair is not that spiky!

Mai

I look like a man.

Suki

And why did you paint me firebending?

Sokka

I thought it would look more exciting that way

Sokka

Oh, you think you can do a better job, Momo?

Iroh

Hey, my belly is not that big anymore. I really trimmed down.

Well, I think you all look perfect.