Splinter quotes from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)

Mikey

So that means we can watch Crognard again, right?

Splinter

[offscreen, throws a dagger and breaks Mikey's T-Phone] No, you are still grounded. [knocks each turtle with a hit. The turtles groan in pain, because this is not the reaction they've been looking for. April slowly tried to get away, but she was caught by him, realizing that she was next.]

Splinter

You should be enjoying your victory. You did a great thing today, Leonardo. You saved everyone.

Leo

Not everyone. I tried to get Karai out of Shredder's control. I failed, sensei.

Splinter

We saved her once, Leonardo. Perhaps we can save her again. And now you show great gifts as a healer. Being at the edge of your life, led you to unleash a power that few martial artists can tap. I am proud of you, my son.

Leonardo

Sensei, we need to get one of those brain-worms. It's the only way Donnie can create a cure for Karai.

Splinter

I appreciate the effort, but you need to know your lives are just as important to me, my sons. And because of that, no missions until Raphael's leg heals!

Splinter

April, what's wrong?

April

I don't know, Sensei. I sense something's wrong with Donnie. Maybe...maybe's he distracted.

Splinter

Back so soon? You just left to patrol the city.

Sensei! [hug Splinter]

Splinter

Is everything all right?

Leo

Definitely, Master Splinter. It's just so amazing to see you.

Karai

I'm sorry, Father. I'm glad Donatello's alright.

Splinter

Now you see the kind of pain and suffering revenge causes.

Karai

I know. I thought I could end this by going after his operations. But it's too much of a risk to go after petty targets, just to spite him. I promise, I will no longer go after Shredder's operations. I'll go after Shredder himself.

Raph

I'm tired of training with kid gloves. No one's pulling punches out there. Why should we do it in here? (Pushes Leo away)

Leo

Raph!

Splinter

Teishi, because you are brothers and your goal here is to train.

Raph

(groans) Sensei, why do you always stick up for Leo? I'm the only one who takes training seriously. The rest of 'em are just goofing off all the time.

Donnie

(mimics) "No one appreciates me." Back on the "Everyone loves Leo" routine? Get some new material, you big baby.

Mikey

(Laughs)

Leo

How many times has he quit the team now?

Donnie

Twenty-seven times.

Splinter

You have a brilliant mind, Donatello. Yet you see a fire and try to put it out with gasoline. You are growing up, my sons, and you must become more mature. One day I will not be around to remind you of your foibles.

Michelangelo

Is foible that dangly thing that hangs at the back of my throat?

Donatello

Foible means "weakness of character," shell brain!

Leonardo

Master, you've made it through the worst of the worst. And we're never gonna let-

Splinter

Everything isn't permanent, Leonardo. You cannot expect anything to last forever, even...family.

Karai

Father! It's a trap!!

Splinter

I will not leave you!

Karai

Behind you!

Splinter

[in shock] Saki? What have you done?

I have molded myself into perfection, rat man! Look upon me and know fear!

Splinter

You must be proud. You are finally a monster both inside and out.

I want to see you fall, then finally your brainwashing will disappear! And she will remember that it was I who raised her! It was I who made her who she is!! I sacrificed everything for her, out of absolute love!!

Karai

Father is right! Your transformation into a monster is complete!

April

I'm so sorry. I guess I should have listened to you about the crystal. Especially you, Donnie. I'm sorry for...

Donnie

For what, reducing me to a quantum smear? Yeah. Still feel kind of whacked out of my head, but I'll be fine.

Splinter

I am impressed, April. You literally destroyed your demons.

Raph

She almost destroyed all of us.

Leo

What about your powers?

April

They were always part of me. I can't harness the great powers of the Aeons anymore, but I think I know how to control my powers better. [Thinking] So at least some good came out of this.

Mikey

Dada, Raph. Way to stare down a giant space monster, dude.

Raph

Don't call Chompy's mom a space monster!

Donnie

Hey, I'm just glad she's back in space.

Leo

No doubt. One wrong sneeze, and she would've wiped out all humanity.

Splinter

Raphael, have you thought of what will happen when Chompy grows to full size? The Earth may not be big enough to contain him.

Raphael

I think Chompy is destined to return to the stars one day. But it's gonna be a long time before that happens.

Leo

Master Splinter, you've been kind of distant the past few days. You've been meditating nonstop, and you're barely sleeping. Are you OK?

Splinter

Leonardo, please. Let us not talk about me. Let us talk about you. Do you know why you are the leader of this team?

Leo

Um, yeah. Because I asked to be. You said it wasn't because of my skills.

Splinter

I said that only to temper your ego at the time. I knew even when you were a small boy, that you would one day grow up to the leader of this team. And when I pass on, to be like a father as well.

Leo

"Pass on"? What are you talking about, Sensei?

Splinter

Leonardo, if I can only impart one piece of wisdom that will remain with you forever: Remember, giving guidance to your brothers' and friends doesn't come here. It comes from here.

Leo

I don't get it. You're fine, Father. Is there something you're not telling me?

Mikey

Hey, Leo, wanna go visit Karai? Party at the Mutanimals crib, yo.

Raph

And you can come, too, Sensei.

Splinter

Hmm. Perhaps I do need to get out of the sewers for a time.

Raph

Yes! You did it, Sensei. (I did it!) [Splinter smiles at his son and April]

Splinter

[latest words] My family. (I did it, turtles. I did it.) [Just as he, Donnie and Mikey arrive in their truck, Leo looks through a telescope at something while Super Shredder is alive with escaped and screams in horror. April notices Super Shredder behind Splinter]

April

Oh, no. Splinter! (No! Don’t throw the Master Splinter!) [Splinter turns and his eyes widen. Super Shredder escaped and stabs his blades through the rat's torso]

Raph

FATHER!!

April

SPLINTER!! [Splinter groans in pain as Super Shredder holds him up]

And now, Hamato Yoshi… DIES!!!!!!! [He throws him off the roof! In slow-motion, Splinter plummets to the ground as Raph and April watch in shock and Alopex chops to Super Shredder's two arms and screams. Leo, Donnie and Mikey run over as they screams. Splinter lands on the pavement]

So, this is so event. Super Shredder throws Splinter high in the sky. You know, they were too have say New York City, perhaps I have to stop him.

Leo

NO!! [The Turtles run over to Splinter's motionless body as Super Shredder screams. Leo cradles his head] Father. Father.

[after killing Master Splinter] I have stupid claimed my victorie and I lost in two arms and what has done with Tiger Claw, or I will kill myself. No more will you haunt me, rat while that was my favorite two arms, my Tiger Claw's one disarm and It’s all Alopex's fault for hurting Tiger Claw. [Tiger Claw: This is all Super Shredder's fault for Master Splinter's falling!] My fault?! It’s my fault?! THIS IS SO UNFAIR! [April: You know what, Super Shredder, WHAT HAS DONE WITH MASTER SPLINTER!] [?] AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!

Splinter

Join me, my sons. For tonight I have something special to share with you.

Young Michelangelo

Ooh. Presents, Sensei?

Young Raphael

Shh. Quiet, Mikey.

Young Donatello

Cool. I love story time.

Young Leonardo

I wanna know more about Japan, Master Splinter.

Splinter

Not tonight, Leonardo. I have told you before of how we all came to be together. But I have not told you everything. After finding you in a pet store one afternoon I bumped into a mysterious stranger. I followed him, only to have my curiosity...undermined. In the struggle that followed we were all exposed to a strange substance...changing us forever, turning us into very unique beings. Our journey together has not been an easy one. But it could not have happened without fate, courage, and great purpose. The world we live in is very dangerous. We have many enemies in the city above. My duty is to teach you all I know. One day, you will need to choose your own destiny. But tonight, I want to tell you the rest of our story.

Splinter

[narrating] Finally, in this isolated secret chamber, we were safe. And that is how our first great adventure led us home. Now I have a gift for each of you, as we continue our journey. Although these are mostly from your own choosing, it is clear to me they chose you. The katana, a royal samurai weapon for those with courage and keen skill.

Young Leo

Hai, Sensei.

Splinter

The sai for a fierce and fearless warrior who will always fight the hardest for his family.

Young Raph

Thank you, Sensei.

Splinter

The bo staff for a thoughtful soul and a peaceful heart.

Young Donnie

Aw man. A stick?

Splinter

The nunchaku because... they are perfect for you. My sons, the next level of your training has begun. Are you ready?