8th most-quoted character in Iron Fist: in 6 of its 65 quotes
Most scenes with: Danny Rand (4), Colleen Wing (2)
Scenes with Madame Gao 6
Madame Gao
You really need to take better care of yourself, Danny. This room has terrible feng shui. Too many angles. Poison arrows can weaken the soul over time. [places a plant in on the shelf] That's better, don't you agree?
Gao
I've been in Rand far longer than you have. And I don't plan on leaving anytime soon. [Danny steps towards her] You're not going to attack an old woman in front of all your employees, are you? I think Danny Rand is in enough trouble around here.
I passed your test. You know who I am, what I can do.
Gao
You're not the first I've met to carry the mantle of the Iron Fist.
Is that why you use that symbol on your heroin packages? The dragon without the wings?
Gao
The other Iron Fists I've known were fierce, unrelenting in their mission to protect K'un-Lun from The Hand. They would never have backed down from a grand duel just to save the life of one girl.
How did you know my father?
Gao
[smiles to herself] I've been alive long enough to watch the world change in many ways. But this change now, it feels significant. The Devil of Hell's Kitchen. The man with unbreakable skin. And now, an immortal weapon has left K'un-Lun, not to fulfill his duty, but in dereliction of it. History says that the Iron Fist and The Hand are mortal enemies. But I wonder... in the spirit of change, perhaps we can be something different. Last night showed me the truth. K'un-Lun did not send you to hunt us down. You left of your own free will, because you want to be Danny Rand. So, why not enjoy the life you traveled so far for? I need your company. But the spoils are for you to enjoy. Buy a yacht, eat at fancy restaurants with your friends, like Claire Temple and Colleen Wing. Stop your war. This city is no place for the Iron Fist. You're a businessman now, and this is the best offer you're ever going to get.
My father... did you make him an offer too?
Gao
[smiles and leaves the office] Don't forget to water your plant, Danny. It is your responsibility now.
Gao
What difference would it make? You will not untie me.
You're right, I was just trying to be polite. I won't make that mistake again.
Gao
Regret hovers about everything you do. Am I wrong?
You don't know anything about me.
Gao
You often find yourself fraternizing with people with gifts. Daredevil, Luke Cage, Danny Rand. You secretly hope that the thing that makes them special will rub off on you, but it hasn't, and you have failed each of them in different ways.
Bullshit! I helped them all. When they were beaten up and bleeding and looking for help, they came to me.
Gao
But where do they all end up? Ruined. And the only thing they have in common is you.
First you wouldn't talk, now you won't shut up.
Gao
You are looking for who you want to be, searching for your destiny. But it's selfish of you to involve Danny in your quest. He has greater problems to deal with. If you were going to be special, it would have already happened. The only thing that can come out of this for you is sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is leave. Danny would understand that.
Gao
It's exhausting, isn't it?
You know, I'm not above shoving a sweaty sock in your mouth to shut you up.
Gao
I know the burden you carry, a woman in this world. You are consistently underestimated.
Gao
Your grandfather was right to train you the way he did.
You didn't know my grandfather. This is what you do, you mess with people's heads.
[Gao speaks in Japanese]
[translating] "The frog trapped in a well does not understand the sea." So what? That's a saying anyone in Japan would know. It was printed in his obituary, you could have looked that up.
Gao
He spoke it to you many times, because you always saw the wider world, understood what was at stake, just as you do now. If you allow this charade to continue, all will be lost. Release me and I will allow you to proceed with your life untouched, I can guarantee that. They are coming Ms. Wing, you know what they'll do when they arrive. Get out now, before it is too late.
Gao
Do you know what he will do when he finds out the truth? Danny Rand belongs to someone else. He will never be yours. Your path leads in a different direction. Honor the warrior your grandfather created.
Gao
You are about to face something you are completely unprepared for.
You've got something scarier than a dragon in a cave?
Gao
Yes, yes I do.
[speaking to Gao in her cell] I'm glad you're finally getting what you deserve.
Gao
Punishment is so juvenile, and quite boring I might add.
Gao
I'm not surprised, you're still a child.
Yeah, well at least I'm not in prison.
Gao
Is that what this is? I offer you freedom, was willing to let you live whatever life you wanted, and you rejected that offer, pursued and kidnapped me. Then, you ran towards slavery as fast as you could. You're an idiot.
Really? Now you're baiting me with insults?
Gao
I am treating you with respect by being who I truly am. Not everyone around you does the same.
Gao
They are stealing your ability to trust, that is how they crush you.
Gao
The Hand.
What are you talking about?
Gao
Open your eyes young man, where do you think you are?
Gao
Why should I tell you anything?
Because if you don't, I'll cut off your head and feed it to the rats.
Gao
That does not sound pleasant.
I need access to everything that was on the tablet I took from you.
Gao
I purged all that information from my computers.
There are no other copies?
Gao
There are not.
Gao
I have never lied to him. Can you say the same?
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