Memorable Quotes from Tzi Ma
7 quotesFrom Soldier to Legend: A Journey
Hua Zhou
The green shoot has grown up to the sky... and her ancestors celebrate her in the vault of the heavens. The girl became a soldier. The soldier became a leader. And the leader... became a legend.
[last lines; narrating]
A Father's Plea for Protection
Hua Zhou
Ancestors, please protect her.
[praying to the family ancestors]
A Father's Plea for His Daughter's Strength
Hua Zhou
There have been many tales of the great warrior, Mulan. But, ancestors, this one is mine. Here she is. A young shoot, all green... unaware of the blade. If you had such a daughter... her chi, the boundless energy of life itself... speaking through her every motion... could you tell her that only a son could wield chi? That a daughter would risk shame, dishonor, exile? Ancestors, I could not.
[first lines; narrating]
Understanding RoboCop's Complex Wiring and Sensations
Holzgang
We're talking about a piece of equipment here.
[after Cain and his gang shreds up RoboCop]
Robocop Technician
Doesn't mean he can't suffer.
Holzgang
Whatever it is, it's electrical.
Robocop Technician
Bullshit. I know every inch of him. His nerve sensors are alive, they're lit up like Christmas trees.
Holzgang
Nah, it's just the back-up generator making him twitch.
Robocop Technician
How is he?
Tak Akita
Well, we got him on minimum life support. Small electrical jolts to keep his brain alive. But there's no telling how long it'll last. It’s damn tricky, He can go at any time.
Sgt. Reed
What's happening?
[Coming in]
Estevez
OCP is happening, and this bastard is not lifting a finger to help him.
Holzgang
This unit requires millions of dollars in parts. You can't expect that kind of cash overlay overnight, be reasonable. I'm doing you a favor just by talking to you.
Robocop Technician
You son of a bitch. If you don’t fix him, it’s murder.
Chi and its Purpose for Warriors
Hua Zhou
Your chi is strong, Mulan, but chi is for warriors, not daughters.
Underestimating the Volcano's Threat
Greg
We've had plenty of minor eruptions. Maybe we're over the hump.
Stan
Yeah, I hope.
Nancy
Get real, Beavis. She's just clearing her throat. She hasn't even started to sing yet.
Contrast Between Peace and Potential Danger
Stan
Look at this nice little town. Nestled all snug and cozy right against the mountain.
Nancy
Yeah, just like Pompeii.