Wisdom is everywhere. But for many of us who grew up in the age of film and digital media, these deep insights often come in the form of our favorite movie characters—even animated ones.
If you love Kung Fu Panda (2008) as much as I do, you probably look up to Master Oogway, the sage tortoise, for some much-needed advice and valuable lessons about life and self-discovery. And believe me, he has a-plenty.
Here are some of the best Master Oogway quotes you’ll resonate with regardless of age.
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Master Oogway On Life
Tortoises live for up to 150 years, and if we’re going by look, the senior master of the Jade Palace is certainly up there in age and wisdom.
- “The past is a lesson, the future is a dream, but today is a reality.”
- “When will you realize it? The more you take, the less you have.”
- “The only thing you can control is your mind.”
- “If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than you are now.”
- “Your mind is like water. When it gets agitated, it becomes difficult to see. But if you allow it to settle, the answer becomes clear.”
Master Oogway On Destiny
Kung Fu Panda revolves around shaping your own destiny, and Master Oogway, naturally, has many brilliant thoughts to share about that.
- “One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.”
- “Look at this tree. I cannot make it blossom when it suits me. Nor make it bear fruit before it’s time.”
- “When the path you walk always leads you back to yourself, you never get anywhere.”
- “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
- “Your story may not have such a happy ending, but that doesn’t make you who you are. It is the rest of your story.”
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Master Oogway Funny Quotes
Of course, the wizened sage doesn’t fall short with quick yet humorous philosophies you can always live by.
- “You eat when you are upset.”
- “There is just news. There is no good or bad.”
- “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”
- “Never find the guy who asked, let the guy who asked find you.”
- “Who knows the ways of the universe? Accident? Or Destiny? That is a secret.”
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Final Thoughts
Sometimes it only takes one piece of advice from a friend for some to change the course of their life. And for many of us who grew up watching Kung Fu Panda, Master Oogway has become a real friend you can always rely on for pearls of invaluable wisdom.
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