Uncle Iroh is a historical character from Avatar: The Legend of Korra, the sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender. Iroh is the last living member of the royal family of Ba Sing Se, and as such, he has been tasked with teaching Aang and his companions about the elements.
Uncle Iroh is known for his wisdom and patience, which are shown throughout his interactions with Aang. He also owns a teashop in Republic City, where he meets Korra every day at 4 p.m. when she visits to teach him about water bending.
He was a wise man and loyal friend to the Avatar, though he seemed to be a crank.
Here are some of the most inspiring quotes from the wise and inspirational Uncle Iroh. They will inspire you and give you a boost to help you achieve your goals.
29 Uncle Iroh Quotes From The Master Of Inspiration
1. “You have light and peace inside of you. If you let it out, you can change the world around you.” ― Uncle Iroh
2. “Be careful what you wish for, Admiral. History is not always kind to its subjects.” ― Uncle Iroh
3. “You must look within yourself to save yourself from your other self. Only then will your true self reveal itself.” ― Uncle Iroh
4. “You are not the man you used to be. You are stronger and wiser and freer than you ever used to be. And now you have come at the crossroads of the destiny. It’s time for you to choose. It’s time for you to choose good.” ― Uncle Iroh
5. “You must never give into despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road and you surrender to your lowest instincts.” ― Uncle Iroh
6. “It is the combination of the four elements in one person that makes the Avatar so powerful. But it can make you more powerful too.” ― Uncle Iroh
7. “There’s nothing wrong with a life of peace and prosperity. I suggest you think about what it is that you want from your life, and why.” ― Uncle Iroh
8. “Failure is only the opportunity to begin again. Only this time, more wisely.” ― Uncle Iroh
9. “While it is always best to believe in one’s self, a little help from others can be a great blessing.” ― Uncle Iroh
10. “Understanding others, the other elements, the other nations, will help you become whole.” ― Uncle Iroh
11. “Even in the material world, you will find that if you look for the light, you can often find it. But if you look for the dark, that is all you will ever see.” ― Uncle Iroh
12. “Is it your own destiny? Or is it a destiny someone else has tried to force on you?” – Uncle Iroh
13. “Many things that seem threatening in the dark become welcoming when we shine light on them.” ― Uncle Iroh
14. “At my age, there is really only one big surprise left, and I’d just as soon leave it a mystery.” ― Uncle Iroh
15. “Follow your passion and life will reward you.” ― Uncle Iroh
16. “There are reasons each of us are born. We have to find those reasons.” ― Uncle Iroh
17. “It is important to draw wisdom from different places. If you take it from only one place it becomes rigid and stale.” ― Uncle Iroh
18. “You are going through a metamorphosis, my nephew. It will not be a pleasant experience but when you come out of it. You will be the beautiful prince you were always meant to be.” ― Uncle Iroh
19. “It’s time for you to look inward and start asking yourself the big question: who are you and what do you want?” – Uncle Iroh
20. “Are you so busy fighting you cannot see your own ship has set sail?” – Uncle Iroh
21. “Good times become good memories, but bad times become good lessons.” ― Uncle Iroh
22. “It is usually best to admit mistakes when they occur, and to seek to restore honor.” ― Uncle Iroh
23. “So I was thinking about names for my new tea shop… how about… the Jasmine Dragon? It’s dramatic, poetic… has a nice ring to it.” ― Uncle Iroh
24. “In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength.” ― Uncle Iroh
25. “Pride is not the opposite of shame, but it’s source. True humility is the only antidote to shame.” ― Uncle Iroh
26. “I was never angry with you. I was sad, because I was afraid you’d lost your way.” ― Uncle Iroh
27. “Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else.” ― Uncle Iroh
28. “You must look within yourself to save yourself from your other self. Only then will your true self reveal itself.” ― Uncle Iroh
29. “The only thing better than finding something you are looking for is finding something you weren’t looking for at a great bargain!” – Uncle Iroh
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