[after escaping from Azula, Aang confronts King Bumi inside a metal coffin about why he surrendered]
I don't understand. Why didn't you free yourself? Why did you surrender when Omashu was invaded? What's the matter with you, Bumi?!
[calmly] Listen to me, Aang. There are options in fighting called jing. It's a choice of how you direct your energy.
I know! [counts with two fingers] There's positive jing when you're attacking, and negative jing when you're retreating.
And neutral jing, when you do nothing!
[suddenly surprised] There are three jings?
Well, technically there are eighty-five, but let's just focus on the third. Neutral jing is the key to earthbending. It involves listening and waiting for the right moment to strike.
That's why you surrendered, isn't it?
Yes, and it's why I can't leave now. [Aang sadly turns around, feeling disappointed]
I guess I need to find someone else to teach me earthbending.
Your teacher will be someone who has mastered neutral jing. You need to find someone who waits and listens before striking. [Momo lands on Aang's shoulders]
[happily] Hey, Momo!
Momo's mastered a few jings himself! [Momo screeches loudly at Bumi] Goodbye, Aang. I'll see you when the time is right.
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