Master Oogway, the wise and calm tortoise from Kung Fu Panda, offers many memorable quotes that resonate with fans of all ages. This page gathers some of his best quotes, capturing the wisdom that has made him such an iconic character in the series.
Master Oogway Quotes
- “Remember the path.” Master Oogway
- “The past cannot be changed, but the future is still in our power.” – Master Oogway
- “The true power of a warrior is not in his strength, but in his ability to control his strength.” – Master Oogway
- “Nothing is impossible.” – Master Oogway
- “The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience, but how he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Master Oogway
- “There are no accidents.” – Master Oogway
- “There are no limits, only plateaus. And you must not stay there. You must go beyond them.” – Master Oogway
- “It is not important to be better than someone else, but to be better than you were yesterday.” – Master Oogway
- “The true warrior fights not because he hates to, but because he chooses to.” – Master Oogway
- “I sense the Dragon Warrior is among us.” – Master Oogway
- “The true test of a warrior is not how much he can handle before he breaks, but how much he can endure after he’s been broken.” – Master Oogway
- “Legend tells of a legendary warrior whose kung fu skills were the stuff of legend.” – Master Oogway
- “I understand. You eat when you are upset.” – Master Oogway
- “The key to success is not just hard work, but also the ability to adapt to change.” – Master Oogway
- “You just need to believe. You must believe.” – Master Oogway
- “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge.” – Master Oogway
- “There is just news. There is no good or bad.” – Master Oogway
- “The true measure of a person’s worth is not in what they have, but in what they give.” – Master Oogway
- “It is you who must decide whether to stay or go.” – Master Oogway
- “The true purpose of life is not to seek happiness, but to find meaning and purpose.” – Master Oogway
- “That is bad news… if you do not believe in yourself.” – Master Oogway
- “There is always something more to learn. Even for a master.” – Master Oogway
- “Before the battle of the Fist, comes the battle of the mind.” – Master Oogway
- “The true measure of a master is not in his ability to win but in his ability to lose with dignity.” – Master Oogway
- “The first step towards wisdom is humility.” – Master Oogway
- “The true path to inner peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.” – Master Oogway
- “You cannot change what has already happened, but you can change how you think about it.” – Master Oogway
- “When will you realize? The more you take, the less you have.” – Master Oogway
- “The journey of self-discovery is not a matter of finding yourself, but of creating yourself.” – Master Oogway
- “The only way to achieve true success is to express yourself completely in service to others.” – Master Oogway
- “One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.” – Master Oogway
- “My time has come. You must continue your journey, without me.” – Master Oogway
- “It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.” – Master Oogway
- “Good things come to those who wait, greater things come to those who get out there and do anything to make it happen.” – Master Oogway
- “I see you have found the Sacred Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom!” – Master Oogway
- “The true master has no pride; he is always ready to learn.” – Master Oogway
- “I think they will all lose until they find a battle worth fighting.” – Master Oogway
- “If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than you are now.” – Master Oogway
- “Who knows the ways of the universe? Accident? Or destiny? That is the secret.” – Master Oogway
- “When the path you walk always leads back to yourself, you never get anywhere.” – Master Oogway
- “Maybe it can – if you are willing to guide it, to nurture it, to believe in it.” – Master Oogway
- “The only real failure in life is the failure to try.” – Master Oogway
- “Look at this tree. I cannot make it blossom when it suits me, nor make it bear fruit before its time.” – Master Oogway
- “Use your skills for good, young warrior. Find the one thing you were denied so long ago — compassion.” – Master Oogway
- “Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” – Master Oogway
- “The secret to true happiness is to find the balance between who you are and who you want to be.” – Master Oogway
- “My time has come. You must continue your journey… without me. You must… believe. Promise me you’ll believe.” – Master Oogway
- “Look at this tree, Shifu. I cannot make it blossom when it suits me, nor make it bear fruit before its time.” – Master Oogway
- “Shifu, an acorn can only become the mighty oak, not a cherry tree. You must let her grow into what she will be.” – Master Oogway
- “My old friend, the panda will never fulfill his destiny, nor you yours, until you let go of the illusion of control.” – Master Oogway
- “No matter what you do, that seed will grow to be a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange, but you will get a peach.” – Master Oogway
- “Your mind is like this water, my friend. When it is agitated, it becomes difficult to see. But if you allow it to settle, the answer becomes clear.” – Master Oogway
- “You are the master of your destiny: No one and nothing can come in between you and your destiny except you. Take destiny by the horns and have fun.” – Master Oogway
- “Monkey, you have shown me great skills but I also sense in you, great pain.” – Master Oogway
- “Well, good night. We’ve got a big day tomorrow!” – Master Oogway
- “Now know this, old friend. Whomever I choose will not only bring peace to the Valley, but also to you.” – Master Oogway
- “It doesn’t. It helps me. And by helping me, you help yourself.” – Master Oogway
- “No, you just need to believe. Promise me, Shifu. Promise me you will believe.” – Master Oogway
