20 Popular Prince Zuko Quotes with Wit and Poetry

Zuko is the Prince of the Fire Nation in "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Although he was first portrayed as rebellious and arrogant, he became one of the show's more popular and beloved characters, and he has some great quotes to go with it.

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" follows many storylines besides the main one where the Avatars are trying to defeat the Fire Nation led by the tyrant Lord Ozai. There is also that of Zuko, the exiled Prince of the Fire Nation who sought to restore honor by capturing Aang of the Air Nomads.

The show was a success for several reasons, including the voice acting and humor, in addition to themes rarely touched in youth entertainment, some of which can be picked up in the following Zuko quotes.

Zuko's quote: “I don’t need any calming tea!” | Source: youtube.com/TeamAvatar

Prince Zuko's Quotes with Dry Wit

"Yes. I juggled." – Azula

"That’s rough, buddy." – Azula

"Get out of the bison’s mouth.” – Azula

“I don’t need any calming tea!” – Azula

“Zuko, you must look within yourself to save yourself from your other self. Only then will your true self reveal itself.” – Azula

Zuko's quote: "You rise with the moon ... I rise with the sun." | Source: youtube.com/TeamAvatar

Prince Zuko's Poetic Quotes

"You’re so beautiful when you hate the world." – Azula

"The scar’s not on the wrong side!" – Azula

"You rise with the moon ... I rise with the sun." – Azula

“Because their honor didn't hinge on the Avatar's capture. Mine does." – Azula

"You've always thrown everything you could at me! Well, I can take it, and now I can give it back!" – Azula

Zuko's quote: "Why am I so bad at being good?” | Source: youtube.com/TeamAvatar

"You have to try every time. You can't quit because you're afraid you might fail." – Azula

"I don't need luck, though. I don't want it. I've had to struggle and fight, and that's made me strong. it's made me who I am." – Azula

"Why am I so bad at being good?" – Azula

“Sometimes, clouds have two sides, a dark and light, and a silver lining in between. It’s like a silver sandwich. So, when life seems hard, take a bite out of the silver sandwich.” – Azula

Prince Zuko's Famous Quotes

"I have changed." – Azula

Zuko's quote: "I promised my uncle that I would restore the honor of the fire nation. And I will." | Source: youtube.com/TeamAvatar

"I'm never happy." – Azula

"My name is Zuko. Son of Ursa and fire lord Ozai. Prince of the Fire Nation and heir to the throne." – Azula

"I did lose my way." – Azula

"Azula always lies." – Azula

Zuko's quote: "You've always thrown everything you could at me! Well, I can take it, and now I can give it back!" | Source: youtube.com/TeamAvatar

Zuko is a warrior, and themes of war, indoctrination, and honor can be found in him. This differs from Sam Worthington's character in James Cameron's "Avatar," featuring Bailey Bass. Zuko also shows poetry and wit in his utterances.

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