Avatar: Iroh's wisdom
"While it is always best to believe in one's self, a little help from others can be a great blessing."
- 2.15, "The Tales of Ba Sing Se"
"There is nothing wrong with letting people who love you help you."
- 2.8, "The Chase"
"You must never give in to despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road, and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength."
- 2.5, "Avatar Day"
"Pride is not the opposite of shame, but it's source. True humility is the only antidote to shame."
- 2.9, "Bitter Work"
"Life is like this dark tunnel. You may not always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you keep moving, you will come to a better place."
- 2.20 "The Crossroads of Destiny"
"Fire is the element of power. The people of the Fire Nation have desire and will, and the energy and drive to achieve what they want.
Earth is the element of substance. The people of the Earth Kingdom are diverse and strong. They are persistent and enduring.
Air is the element of freedom. The Air Nomads detached themselves from worldly concerns and found peace and freedom.
Water is the element of change. The people of the Water Tribe are capable of adapting to many things. They have a deep sense of community and love that holds them together through anything.
It is important to draw wisdom from many different places. If we take it from only one place, it becomes rigid and stale. Understanding others - the other elements, and the other nations - will help you become whole."
- Episode 2.9, "Bitter Work"
From a great Avator Website I explored: http://iroh.org/