Ozpin's Monologue | RWBY Volume 7

[@MurderofBirds]

"The single quality that is common across every living creature on this planet...is fear." - Professor Ozpin "The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." - H.P. Lovecraft "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

[@echlavender2067]

That was quick

[@neptune642]

Yep.

[@ejithegiraffe3516]

Copyright Ozpin

[@realJoeMavro]

"Fear is the glue that holds society together. It's what makes people suppress their worst impulses. Fear is power." - Dr. Jonathan Crane.

[@XxAngel888xX]

I really hope that Ironwood gets his heart back. He’s too far gone

[@DioJolyne]

The real reason Ozpin was gone was so that he could write these bars.

[@MurderofBirds]

LMFAO!

[@briannawilliams3155]

Worth it then because this is my favorite monologue in the series. 😅

[@ssjeyfreeman0146]

Bruh😂😂

[@lotus5770]

XD

[@alexdadapon5307]

BARS!!

[@Neekazan]

When Ozpin says, "Actually, you saved us," I don't think he's only speaking about being saved from death, but that Oscar made Ozpin realize that he had given in to fear as well, and that he had lost some of his own humanity and Oscar helped him regain it. What do you think?

[@christiancrusader9374]

I like it.

[@Stormrider1138]

Victory is in a simple soul after all

[@valb1632]

I think so too :)

[@CageNightwind]

"eventually he learned to live WITH his vessels" said Jinn... And yet judging from Ozpin.... He went back to taking full control, somewhere down the line. .. Oscar may have reminded him the importance of co-existence too, yeah.

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

That is certainly a great interpretation.

[@ok1665]

"Fear of growing close to someone" -> shows Qrow "Fear of failure" -> shows Cinder I love how they did that

[@BexArmstong]

And the staring back for ironwood as well

[@lexmays934]

I think it was done for everyone. When he said a fear of something it showed a person that had that fear.

[@psychedahlia]

And after then when it says "can you forgive them" and it shows neo being angry I think that pretty much sets in stone that neo will defect from her current faction

[@mushint8633]

@@psychedahlia no it showed Penny

[@musaabsultan7256]

@@psychedahlia It showed Neo on will you even recognize them. But I agree on the defection. Hoping she betrays cinder at the end and maybe become a neutral party.

[@tyranaconda6381]

And that's how Oscar became a green lantern

[@black97_0]

I personally prefer red lantern cuz of which emotion (rage) I am most faund of But would that make Ironwood (oh sorry - GENERAL) a yellow lantern?

[@mystery8820]

Black_ Fog It’s OK. We don’t deserve to address him with his title, now that he’s RWBY’s eternal foe.

[@kaz3705]

Black_ Fog id like to say Ironwood would be green, it takes a lot of will power to fight your comrades, shoot kids and raise a city which would leave mantle to fend for themselves.

[@alirezaomrani7650]

How much you want to bet that Ironwood gets redeemed? 🤨

[@mystery8820]

NezKaz He’s a yellowbelly. As in his lantern color is yellow, the color of cowardice.

[@CaptainAce847]

A lot of people misjudged Ozpin because they expected him to be perfect but he's just as flawed and human as any of us and yet despite the odds he is still fighting for humanity

[@CaptainAce847]

@@lnawesome My point exactly and despite the flaws and the fact that Salem is immortal he's still fighting for humanity and for me that makes him a good man

[@dragonlichqueen8755]

@@CaptainAce847 Same for me. I've never really thought of him as evil or bad, even when he was first revealed; just mysterious.

[@larrytherustyboii7442]

@@CaptainAce847 Yeah it crazy how he went through so much but still kept going. Guess being able to reincarnate does that huh.

[@CaptainAce847]

@@larrytherustyboii7442 yeah and the fact that not many people can live that long and stay concerned for other people proves that he's a good guy

[@campbelldowler1396]

When I first watched the reaction to Ozpin not having a plan to win, the first thing that popped into my head wasn't any inane theory. The first thing I thought was "Damn, this guy has kept an immortal, virtual goddess at bay for thousands of years, alone. He has got to be the greatest hero of Remnant. Because even though he knew he couldn't win, he has delayed defeat for this long. Each generation that's lived since he broke from Salem has lived because of him. He has saved billions of lives, and remains thankless for the most part. Because he is a hero."

[@AWACS_Snowblind]

And without a single word for a volume and a half, Ozpin has developed as a character. He was just, afraid. Fear _is_ "The Enemy of Trust". Ironic.

[@alirezaomrani7650]

My god. You deserve a like.

[@darksonic1015]

Man, That's deep

[@wuttatota148]

Yeah I really felt like he was taking about himself in some lines. "Will you understand why they felt to do the things they did?"

[@ItsMzPhoenix]

Didn’t he speak briefly toward the end of Vol 6?

[@Confron7a7ion7]

@@wuttatota148 There's a World of Remnant short that describes his life as a king before his life as a headmaster. I think it connects to this quite nicely.

[@Gainite]

Honestly I think this was a good way to reintroduce Oz

[@zgardler]

Good? This is easily the best scene in the whole show

[@justasleepparalysisdemonwi8719]

someoldcowdude HELL YES

[@anthonyworstell3768]

I *love* Ozpin’s monologue! Everything he says is... so true, even we’ve all been afraid of something-or someone. Yes, our fears can be big or small, but the most important thing to do when you’re afraid... is to recognize that feeling and never let it control you. *YOU* have the power to control it!

[@vincegalila7211]

Of course in practice very few actually get control.

[@huh5909]

Yeah

[@mikedanielespeja6128]

@@vincegalila7211 That won't stop me from trying anyways.

[@matthewriddle2698]

@@mikedanielespeja6128 Good man, never give up. Even if we stumble and fall. We must keep moving forward and never stop trying. Cause the only time you truly lose isn't when you're defeated in a fight or knocked on your ass to the ground. It's when you give up. So get back up and keep fighting. Even if it's hopeless, never give up.

[@andrewgrzeskowiak5545]

Only thing better is ruby's letter to yang

[@BubbaThe1st]

Now I want an Ozpin audio book of, like, remnant history. Or even just that speech.

[@dragonlichqueen8755]

Honestly, me too. I'd love to listen to that

[@fossilfighters101]

There's the middle episodes of World of Remnant!

[@PTp1ranha]

The Bee Movie script, as read by Ozpin

[@sebastianfontanez1081]

@@PTp1ranha Someone needs to pay Ozpins VA to do this

[@XxAngel888xX]

Ozpin’s Full Dialogue The single quality that is common across every living creature on this planet.. is Fear It’s funny then, that as common as fear is. We so easily underestimate its power Fear of growing close to someone. A subsequent fear of loss, a fear of failure. And as more people depend on you. Those fears can take on greater power. But fear itself isn’t worthy of concern. It is who we become while in its clutches. Will you be proud of that person? Will you forgive them? Will you understand why they felt the need to do the things they did? Will you even recognize them? Or will the person staring back at you be the very thing you should have feared from the start?..I suppose we all find out sooner or later

[@mystery8820]

After reading that monologue. When it comes to the Tin Man, my answer is no. Edit: Because in his mental state. He’s not even recognizable anymore, at least to Oz. Remnant should have been afraid of him from the start.

[@martymarshall305]

Reply to my comment so i wont loose yours great traveler

[@Pyrochazm]

@@martymarshall305 The single quality that is common across every living creature on this planet.. is Fear It’s funny then, that as common as fear is. We so easily underestimate its power Fear of growing close to someone. A subsequent fear of loss, a fear of failure. And as more people depend on you. Those fears can take on greater power. But fear itself isn’t worthy of concern. It is who we become while in its clutches. Will you be proud of that person? Will you forgive them? Will you understand why they felt the need to do the things they did? Will you even recognize them? Or will the person staring back at you be the very thing you should have feared from the start?..I suppose we all find out sooner or later

[@martymarshall305]

@@Pyrochazm you are a gentleman and a scholar

[@Pyrochazm]

@@martymarshall305 aww shucks!

[@vteccomplex]

Legit every since watching the finale, I've been thinking about fear and how much it impacts my own life and as someone with anxiety and depression, it was eye-opening and frustrating to realize just how much it has effected and debilitated all of my actions. I almost cried listening to 'Fear' as it hit so close to home. Best Volume, Best Finale.

[@briannawilliams3155]

Same here. I think that's why I like the song Fear as much as I do because it made me reflect on my own life.

[@quwandathornton]

I cried

[@Cheeseburger117pl]

Sameee

[@alirezaomrani7650]

I’m the 100th like (yay me) 😅

[@tulicloure]

Same. Just realized as I was watching that I was considering doing something I'd probably regret later due to fear.

[@jamesstrabala6154]

"Fear makes strangers of people who would be friends" -Shirley Maclaine

[@animefan2454]

Wow that more relevant than ever.

[@bioluminescence1321]

*Insert fear quote* "Fear is temporary; regret is forever." "Don't lose yourself in fear." "Fears are stories we tell ourselves." "The cave you fear holds the treasure you seek." "We grow fearless by walking into our fears." "May your choices reflect on your hopes, not your fears." -quotes I found on Pinterest

[@francescolombardi3438]

The Fear (MGS3) : F E A R R R R R R

[@bigfatcarp93]

98% of Scarecrow's dialogue in DC comics: "Have you heard about our Lord and Savior, Fear?"

[@jackofalltrades6718]

Huh, odd. I can totally picture Ozpin saying that last quote to Ironwood or Oscar next volume.

[@apartfromnothing55]

“You cannot lose your humanity to fear.”

[@theredeft5319]

Francesco Lombardi Actually I also heard that Ozpin’s monologue is similar to one from the actual Wizard of Oz books, so perhaps it was inspired by that

[@musicisum0405]

Can we talk about how great Jessica Nigri's voice acing was this episode!!

[@ScoutSunset]

really did a great job portraying an egomaniac

[@KevSB07]

Her screams of pain oh my god I felt them So real

[@Yorikoification]

musicisum0405 Who did she voice?

[@musicisum0405]

@@Yorikoification She's Cinder

[@Yorikoification]

musicisum0405 Gotcha, thx!

[@SeerOfTime577]

Just hearing Shannon McCormick speak one WORD made me tear up. His voice is the perfect combination of a warm hug, a cup of hot chocolate, and a fuzzy blanket.

[@romieonfilm]

Volume 8 will be the DARKEST volume of RWBY. mark my words!

[@romieonfilm]

hotthorns i bet Rens gonna be the one to say it. he’s been teetering on the edge this entire volume.

[@FallenOne669]

It is the Winter Season.

[@ok1665]

@@lnawesome oh. My. God. I NEVER NOTICED THAT HOLY SHIT

[@justincooper1342]

@@lnawesome When did the book thing happen?

[@AceofHarmony]

a year later and you’re right

[@totallynotafanficreader7850]

Shit is getting too real for me, but damn I'm so glad to have Oz back!

[@maiseree1511]

It's like V3 all over again. It was a loss for RWBY but they gained a new trump card waiting to be used. In V3 it was the introduction of the silver eyes. Here, it was the fact that they finally had Ozpin back, as well as a maiden (Penny) on their team.

[@totallynotafanficreader7850]

@@maiseree1511 I agree, though they did lose the relic. I'm concerned about what might happen to that last question...

[@wuttatota148]

@@totallynotafanficreader7850 Don't worry I think only Oz knows what Jinn's name is

[@JoseVazquez-eh7kj]

@@wuttatota148 Ozpin did explain the relics to Salem in the flashback episode in Vol.6 so it's likely that she knows Jinn's name and might have told Cinder.

[@xerneis743]

And this is why he kept Salem a secret. He understood that sharing it with everyone, no matter how many people, no matter what positive message, it WILL cause panic, chaos and, yes, fear.

[@alirezaomrani7650]

Now they know what’s it like to be in his shoes.

[@realJoeMavro]

If Qrow never tipped Ruby off about Mistral after the fall of Beacon, Oz might still have all of his secrets.

[@alirezaomrani7650]

How so?

[@realJoeMavro]

@@alirezaomrani7650 If Qrow never told Ruby about Mistral, how would RNJR have known to go there? If they didn't go there, they wouldn't have met Oscar. If they never met Oscar, they wouldn't have been reunited with Ozpin and agreed to help him fight Salem. And then they wouldn't have gotten the lamp and learned his secrets, would they?

[@alirezaomrani7650]

I guess but then wouldn’t Leo sorta capture team RWBY or lure them into a trap of some kind? Seemed that team RWBY and even Qrow weren’t able to get a clue on Leo’s betrayal which would’ve backfired them and who knows? they might’ve even lost the fight. After all it was with Ozpins help that they managed to bring Hazel down, he was the only one who knew Hazel’s Semblance and he seemed to put a lot of damage on Hazel too considering he and Oscar haven’t even fully merged yet and that Oscar still hasn’t discovered his Semblance or knew how to use Ozpin’s.

[@rosyletters1687]

After watching this I am just now realizing how much I missed Ozpin.

[@mileshk8083]

I love this monologue! Ozpin's words sound so... simple, yet so true. Fear itself exists to test our courage, and the only way of showing courage is to face our fears, not hiding in the shadows of power and glory, like Ironwood is doing.

[@youssefbayoumi9200]

Team JNR when Oz says "As more people depend on you" :(

[@matteomiriello1661]

I hope the team Jnr find a new member with the letter P do you agree with me?

[@youssefbayoumi9200]

@@matteomiriello1661 Bout to be Penny

[@maiseree1511]

@@youssefbayoumi9200 I don't know. Penny is always a welcome addition but the opening of V7 made it seem more like ORNJ or Orange. Oscar already has a lot of chemistry with JNR and would make as a great replacement

[@legendary08_]

@@matteomiriello1661 Oscar's last name starts with a P so it's still technically JNPR

[@matteomiriello1661]

destroyer of humans I don’t know I hope the new member of their team with the name P

[@boredhuman6512]

The enemy of trust... Is fear

[@black97_0]

Actually Fear might just be one's greatest ally. It is when fear is used against you, that it becomes the enemy. Think about it for a moment; How many potentially dangerous or fatal things did you avoid doing, because you were too afraid of doing them? Fear is dangerous yes. But only when you let it control you.

[@EmptyMan000]

@@black97_0 No one's disputing fear has its uses, but when it comes to trust? Yeah Fear is Enemy #1. Don't try to rationalize using fear and showing trust, it won't work. Like trying to light a fire underwater. If you can't show some boldness in willing to trust another, fear will destroy any trust you have.

[@eebtheweeb1419]

This always hits me hard whenever I listen to it. I don't know if it's the monologue itself, not having heard Ozpin's voice/missing him for over a year, or both. Also, is it just me or does Oscar falling through the sky look REALLY satisfying/visually pleasing?

[@SeerOfTime577]

Evelyn Beato I agree so much...

[@zgardler]

I allready wish i could speak like ozpin, but this scene, with such a great monolouge, with his voice is just incredibly

[@simonhodge2809]

“The single quality that is common across every living thing on this planet... is fear” has the same energy as “It is a undeniable and, may I say, fundamental quality of man that when faced with extinction, every alternative is preferable”

[@mayarimarjorie5624]

That was one of the most important and truthful monologues I've heard. I liked it that it was Ozpin who said it since he has the person how to understand fear the most.

[@cheyenne.mari23]

Oscar when he finishes: "I have been falling for TWENTY MINUTES!"

[@alexdadapon5307]

The fact that ozpin came back is just awesome. Cant wait for volume 8

[@midnightstudio1701]

This gives me hope

[@niathebrave7729]

This is actually my favorite part of the episode

[@orionriftclan2727]

WHY IS OZPIN SO GOOD AT MONOLOGUE

[@Cailus3542]

A wonderful little monologue, and it fits perfectly with the themes of the volume. Mind you, here’s another fitting little description of fear. “I know you’re afraid, but being afraid is all right. Because didn’t anybody ever tell you? Fear is a superpower. Fear can make you faster, and cleverer, and stronger. And one day, you’re gonna come back to this barn, and on that day, you’re going to be very afraid indeed. But that’s okay. Because if you’re very wise and very strong, fear doesn’t have to make you cruel or cowardly. Fear can make you kind. … It doesn’t matter if there’s nothing under the bed, or in the dark, so long as you know it’s okay to be afraid of it. So listen. If you listen to nothing else, listen to this: you’re always going to be afraid, even if you learn to hide it. Fear is like… a companion. A constant companion, always there. But that’s okay. Because fear can bring us together. Fear can bring you home. I’m gonna leave you something just so you’ll always remember. Fear makes companions of us all.”

[@buddyb3165]

Ok where is that from and where can I watch/read/listen to it

[@SubzeroBlack68]

@@buddyb3165 I think it was from Doctor Who

[@thebachiever234]

@@SubzeroBlack68 Season 8, Listen

[@shinobininja313]

Damn with all the widespread fear due to the coronavirus, this speech just gets 10x better.

[@deamonxslayer]

True dat

[@alexmifflin2844]

"The single quality that is common across every living creature on this planet is fear. It's funny then, that as common as fear is we so easily underestimate it's power. Fear of growing close to someone. The subsequent fear of loss. Fear of failure. And as more people depend on you those fears can take on greater power, but fear itself is not worthy of concern. It is who we become while in its clutches. Will you be proud of that person? Will you forgive them? Will you understand why they felt the need to do the things they did? Will you even recognize them, or will the person staring back at you be the very thing you should have feared from the start? I suppose we all find out sooner or later."

[@buddyb3165]

Best speech of the entire series in my opinion.

[@RegalChalice]

"Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to, suffering."

[@KillaCheeto56]

In fearful day. In raging night. With strong hearts full. Our souls ignite. When all seems lost in the war of light. Look to the stars. For hope burns bright.

[@ThatRandomJ]

This monologue is such a great summary of the season. And also, that Ironwood scream though. I got chills.

[@mikemontijo3939]

“Courage is not the absence of fear, it’s acting it spite of it”

[@nathanielmathews2617]

Anyone else's favorite character right now Oscar? At first he wasn't too great in V6- but V7 has been great for him.

[@aduboo29]

I am more interested in what Oscar does next season than half of team RWBY.

[@wildbard4112]

Oscar is my favorite too

[@wuttatota148]

@@aduboo29 Same. Imagine Oscar and Ozpin doing their own stuff during Volume 8. Should be interesting. I'm hyped for this more than anything team rwby is about to do tbh 😂

[@FallenOne669]

My two favourite characters are still Weiss and Jaune, but Oscar is getting up there the more I watch him grow as a person.

[@Random_Person.-.]

Oscar/Ozpin, Watts, Neo and Tyrion are the only characters I find interesting anymore. All the others have just been wasted and to me are either bland, annoying, or a mixture of both.

[@AegisRamble0]

Sounds like Oz finally got the spring back in his step. Bout time, old man. The teams need you, Remnant needs you. So no backing down this time. No giving in. Hold fast, hold firm. And carry the day, you crazy old wizard

[@karaarcadia]

I came to RWBY for action and comedy not a philosophy lecture but I ain't complaining.

[@black97_0]

RWBY volume 1 & 2: "we promise fun, excitement, action, and comedy" RWBY volume 3: "well yes, but actually..."

[@thefrenchbaldeagle3138]

@@black97_0Volume 3: SHOT THROUGH THS HEART AND YOU'RE TO LATE *YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME*

[@kingofsincoscosecseccottan3970]

@@thefrenchbaldeagle3138 No please...

[@andrewsung7324]

Same here not for chity chity chit chat like they did with vol 5, 6 and 7. Vol 4 to begin with.

[@chriskoloski32]

I'm surprised that there are people who still hate ozpin and use the excuse that he lied.

[@kaz3705]

Darc Hart94 Lol team rwby getting angry at ozpin for “lying” was always stupid to me.

[@theguywithsomething8634]

@@kaz3705 team RWBY getting angry at Ozpin for lying, and then getting surprised when Ironwood is angry at them for lying, is true stupidity.

[@kaz3705]

the guy with something yeah

[@PokeBattlerJaze]

He is kind of making people fight a war he is partly responsible for tbf. A war that took away their homes, their loved ones, their lives, their limbs. If you were in their shoes, it would be kind of realistic to be a hateful

[@kingkitty026]

Then once again you can't have a war if there is no humans

[@DontDisapPyrrha]

It’s so good to have Ozpin back, even though he left on not good terms. He seems to have changed at least a little

[@catxborsuq1]

Well, telling the truth about Salem to Ironwood helped to push him to those latest extremes, so probably feels good about being proven right ;p Kidding, sadly, this shows seems determined to say that keeping secrets is wrong and stuff :/ Oh well, at least we get Ozpin back.

[@ensanesane]

@@catxborsuq1 no he was proven wrong again. Rwby making the same mistake he did and suffering for it just like he did, doesn't make him right

[@catxborsuq1]

@@ensanesane Um, what "same" mistake? They told him the truth about Salem (eventually). They should have either told the truth from the start, or keep it secret (which is what Ozpin had done).

[@ensanesane]

@@catxborsuq1 Yes the mistake for both of them was not telling the truth before. If you uncover that your spouse is cheating on you, that's not the same as them telling you themselves even if either way you end up with the knowledge. It's a lot easier to forgive one than the other for the vast majority of people.

[@vernonswart9759]

This is probably the realest thing I have ever heard in an animated show. I love RWBY been watching since the first episode came out. It's such a deep show with so many lessons to learn.

[@MentalMeles]

Okay, but, y'all.. Ozpin is back. Salem is here. So they're possibly going to reunite after who knows how long I am frightened(tm)

[@SeerOfTime577]

Mental Meles SAME.

[@alirezaomrani7650]

Ahhh a Husband and Wife reunion this can’t POSSIBLY go wrong.

[@vurnixtexcelsian4519]

@@alirezaomrani7650 perhaps that will lead into another magic battle considering ozpin is now back and we know ozpin and salem have access to spells [and technically oscar]

[@alirezaomrani7650]

Yes but you must remember Ozpin sacrificed a great portion of his magical power and divided it into four fractions which he gave to the original maidens as thanks. Thus when it comes to magic Salem has more as she is still at the same level as she was when the two originally fought (heck I think she actually got MORE powerful considering all the time and preparation she’s had. Coupled with the fact that her corruption from the pools of annihilation allowed her access to control Grimm her power is probably exponentially higher than it was before) and she’s pretty much the last living being from the Age Of Gods that has the power to use Magic in its full capacity so yeah. Unless Ozpin manages to regain his original power from the maidens I don’t see how he and Oscar would stand most of a chance against Salem. (Though to be fair it’s been stated that every living being has a semblance of some kind since semblances are extensions of the soul and are based on a person’s individuality and personality, and since Ozpin is technically the combination of all the likeminded souls he’s merged with he’s basically this crystallization of individuality thus making it so he’s probably got hundreds of semblances which might make up for the magic part)

[@MentalMeles]

I once saw a Tumblr post abt their potential reunion and it was basically what if the first and only thing Oz says to Salem is 'How could you murder our daughters?' It hURT but I also kinda want it to happen sldkjfkdf

[@kingofsincoscosecseccottan3970]

Thank you for this. This is my favourite monologue in any franchise. It's the best speech I've ever heard.

[@lightyearpig12]

Ozpin: The single quality that is common across every living creature on this planet is fear. Sinestro: (looks up from his newspaper while sitting on the toilet)

[@Emerald-The-Entomancer]

Can I just point out how much this speech gave me chills??? I know that ozpin has made speeches like these before,but none of them gave me the sense of impact that this one did

[@davidreyesjr9207]

I may have lost a portion of my passion towards RWBY but I got to admit that was one breathtaking monologue Gave me chills

[@mr.ackermann807]

Interesting how fear is in our most basic emotion in order to survive in a work like this to recognize those around us and to learn from mistakes to better ourselves and those around us. Very nice dialog especially in the times we live in now with chaos everywhere and people trying to get more greedy with power and influence over others. Also why trust and help are so important to ultimately forgive and achieve partial enlightenment.

[@nobody4y]

“When we reach our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change" - Avatar Aang

[@CaptainCJ97]

*goes super saiyan*

[@khornethebloodgod4155]

“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown”-HP. Lovecraft

[@Icebuerger4016]

Am I the only one who listened to this monologue I see it as Ozpin explaining why he lies and did what he did. He's afraid. Plain and simple. He's lived for so long and he's afraid that he makes connections and has to care for humanity, he gets so afraid when they look to him as a leader. That is why he lies. He's afraid...

[@black97_0]

Fear In my eyes the only emotion stronger than Rage And yet, despite it being weaker than Rage, Determination is the only thing that can overcome Fear It's a poetic rock paper scissors deal we have here Rock (fear) breaks scissors (rage) Scissors (rage) cut paper (determination) Paper (determination) covers rock (fear)

[@dragonlichqueen8755]

I also thinks it makes him just as human as anyone else, he's flawed and far from perfect. That's why I like Ozpin so much, he isn't an absolutely perfect person with no faults.

[@buddyb3165]

@@black97_0 Who else was reminded of Illia's "You know what snuffs out hate..." line upon reading this?

[@rwbyab7423]

Dude I've listened to this part and cried my eyes out so many times. Fuck the haters, man, if a show can be so profound and impactful it's A+ in my book.

[@whosthisguy7333]

"If you're very wise and very strong, fear doesn't have to make you cruel or cowardly. Fear can make you kind."

[@8bittyRae]

“Will you understand why they felt the need to do the things they did?” Man, if I didn’t know RT. I would say we are getting some Cinder backstory and motivation during volume 8.

[@silverdrag0n_]

goddamn, oz is out here delivering the tea

[@aes_lake]

Oscar is probably my 2nd favourite character in Rwby, 1st is Weiss of course.

[@ejithegiraffe3516]

The common similarities of every living creature is fear It’s funny then that as common as fear is We so easily underestimate its power Fear of growing close to someone A subsequent of loss The fear of failure And as more people depend on you Those fears can take on greater strengths But fear it self is worried in concern It is who we become in it’s clutches Will you be proud of that person Will you forgive them Will you understand why they needed to do they things they did Will you even recognize them Or will the person staring back at you be the thing you feared from the very start I supposed all find out sooner or -Ozpin P.S. i don’t think I got all of it right

[@lotus5770]

I commented the exact same thing I hope I got it right

[@lotus5770]

I think I got it right

[@ejithegiraffe3516]

Don’t worry if we got it right or wrong

[@lotus5770]

At least we tried lol

[@ejithegiraffe3516]

I know 😂🤣😅

[@ASMR_Junkie]

Pietro smiling at his daughter making friends is the best.

[@DecadeNeo18]

Damn great monologue Professor Dumbledore sir

[@pedanticat9479]

Kind of crazy how this speech is more relevant now than ever considering how people are reacting and dealing with the Coronavirus

[@chadrinyeager8384]

Ozpin: *returns with this long monog* Everyone: this nigga spitten

[@frogsnidget_7345]

The total control in his voice is amazing.. yet you can hear all the emotion in it

[@neptune642]

It's funny, the monologue is about fear and the song ’Fear’ comes out next.

[@maiseree1511]

Even funnier, they said the theme of this volume is supposed to be Trust and the opening song of the volume is Trust Love. Yet the title of Chapter 13 is 'The Enemy of Trust.' There was supposed to be trust between RWBY and Ironwood but RWBY's keeping secrets from him out of fear that he may overreact, and Ironwood's paranoia tore them down.

[@Arkatox]

Wow that's crazy what a coincidence wow.

[@itsrajaku]

And then Volume 8 is all about the fear and conquering it

[@sigma--boss7098]

Is almost like they planned it beforehand, somehow.

[@eebtheweeb1419]

Ozpin's monologue: The single quality that is common across every living creature on this planet, is fear. It's funny then, that as common as fear is... we so easily underestimate its power. Fear of growing close to someone, a subsequent fear of loss. Fear of failure. And as more people depend on you, those fears can take on greater power. But fear itself isn't worthy of concern - it is who we become while in its clutches. Will you be proud of that person? Will you forgive them? Will you understand why they felt the need to do the things they did? Will you even recognize them? Or will the person staring back at you be the very thing you should have feared from the start? I suppose we all find out... sooner or later.

[@susanrose8783]

It's so great to hear Oz's voice again!!!

[@ThePhoenix329]

I was gonna upload this, but honestly, Arnold, I think it fits your channel a little better. Hope to see you in Volume 8, amigo!

[@turma8eac]

We need this more than ever

[@oligb1469]

Fear is what drives humanity but it is also the very thing that can hold it back - Me

[@zanraku1943]

"That power, this memory your back aren't you" I get the feeling like that Oscar and Ozpin is now merging after Ozpin came back

[@phillipmoghaddam7240]

A lot of this applies to Ozpin himself. 'Fear of growing close to someone'- perhaps his fear of bonding with someone with his longevity. 'Fear of loss, fear of failure'- Ozpin has experienced much and lost much as a result, and in his failures to find a permanent solution hindered his progress. 'Will you be proud of that person?' All of Team RWBY, JNPR, and Qrow aren't. 'Will you forgive them' Forgiveness isn't easy but necessary. If I was in the show, I most definitely would. 'Will you understand why they felt the need to do the things they did?' Again, I would. Though there is still much I don't understand, and the others clearly didn't bother to ask 'why?'. 'Will you even recognize them? Or will the person staring back at you be the very thing you should have feared from the start' James Ironwood is falling into this, but I would still understand him, even if some consider him as dangerous as Salem. Food for thought. I don't hate Ozpin, nor do I hate Ironwood. I am more angry at Yang and Qrow for not sticking by Ozpin, retreating into anger and alcoholism rather than having a semblance of compassion to understand. Ironwood, in turn, is making a rather pragmatic decision. I don't think its a good decision but he basically wants the same thing as the heroes, but maybe he needs to be proven wrong.

[@Nova-_-]

"Let me tell you about scared. Your heart is beating so hard I can feel it through your hands. There’s so much blood and oxygen pumping through your brain it’s like rocket fuel. Right now you could run faster and you can fight harder. You can jump higher than ever in your life and you are so alert it’s like you can slow down time. Scared is a superpower." The Doctor, 'Doctor Who' Episode 804 'Listen' Fear is not just good or bad. It is an influence, and we need to treat it right. Fear is what keeps us alive. I am afraid of getting injured, which is why I don't just wave a knife around wildly. I have a healthy fear of knives because it could injure me, and so I give it the respect it deserves and handle it with care. Healthy fear is respect and acknowledgement. The heroes of RWBY fight against Salem because they fear her; they acknowledge the power and influence she has, but still disagree with her motives. I acknowledge fear. I understand it has power, and I treat it accordingly. Or at least I try my best to. But yes, fear can go the other way as well. Fear, handled incorrectly, can transform us in ways we don't expect. Paranoia, avoidance, isolation, hatred. Fear created the Ironwood we see in Volume 8, the Lionheart we see in Volume 5, and a lot of the events and decisions we see in Volume 7. As is also said in that Doctor Who episode I quoted at the start of this comment, "Fear is a constant companion", no matter whether we may want to or not. It's how we relate to it that matters. I love how RWBY looks at the topic of fear. It doesn't say 'nope, fear not allowed' which I think needs to be talked about more in popular culture (I think Marvel's done a decent job with it in the post-Endgame stories so far too btw) I don't think it's a topic that's specific to Volume 7 though. I think we've seen it looked at ever since Volume 3, and it's going to continue to be a prominent topic until the show ends for good. And I, for one, am looking forward to it.

[@t-bone2787]

I'm so glad Ozpin is back and hopefully team RWBY and JNR can see why Ozpin kept certain secrets in the closet. Everyone that was in charge mostly Ozpin generals all changed. Not for the better elther. I hope the headmaster of Vacro is alot more better

[@squidney6267]

i LOVED this monologue! i’ve been going through some stuff through the second half of 2019 and what oz said about fear is so true. i’ve seen fear and hurt completly destroy people around me and it’s scary to witness and not be able to do anything. the only thing you really can do is make sure your own fears don’t control you

[@frenchtoastmafia1]

I’ve been waiting so long for someone to post this speech!

[@Steampunk_Unicorn]

My favorite Oz monologue. I don't know if this could ever be topped.... but we will see what Volumes 8 and onward bring us. 💜

[@shippernessity]

Oscar, best boy! Ruby, best girl! Therefore, ship!

[@Peridot916]

RWBY does have some issues but it does have some of the best monologues and speeches I've ever heard especially from Ozpin and Salem

[@mazharsiddiqi7288]

"Fear isn't evil, it only allows us to learn our own weaknesses. When we learn our weakness, people can grow stronger and kinder." - Gildarts Clive (Fairy Tail) "I'm so disappointed, Ichigo, so very disappointed. Sadly, your sword exhibits only fear. When you counter, it's because you fear being killed. When you attack, you fear killing. And when you protect someone, you fear you could let them die. At this point, the only thing your sword speaks is senseless fright, and that's not good. What you don't need in battle is fear. Nothing will come of it. When you counter, you don't let them cut you. When you protect someone, you don't let them die. And when you attack, you kill." - Kisuke Urahara (Bleach) "How can you move faster than possible, fight longer than possible without the most powerful impulse of the spirit: the fear of death." - Blind Prisoner (Dark Knight Rises)

[@thegirlwhowaited2107]

Ozpins voice makes me cryyyy and he is also my fave character

[@lifecycles9861]

Probably my favourite ending of any volume so far.

[@fanofunreal]

What ozpin says about fear is so true because if you think about it fear impacts everything life, death everyone is scared of something we just have to make sure it doesn't get it's way and control us

[@Salemwaaa]

Ozpin came back with some HEAT!

[@WhyLychee]

I love Ozpins voice though, I've missed it so much

[@depressedbreakfast2614]

This speech and the music behind it is one of my favourite moments in this volume, it hits me in a way that’s kinda hard to explain.

[@romanemperor3160]

Oscar has helped me out of my fear.

[@maiseree1511]

Glad to have you back!!!

[@black97_0]

Long time no see Oz. And I think we owe you an apology. You have your reasons for lies and Half truth, but we were no better.

[@romanemperor3160]

@@black97_0 it's okay, let's bind up the wounds and the fears. We have a world to save.

[@black97_0]

@@romanemperor3160 roger that I just need to borrow my sister's crowbar And before you ask - it is also a shotgun

[@vurnixtexcelsian4519]

@@romanemperor3160 i sorta have a plan though i doubt it will work , i think the relic of destruction may be able to kill salem , if not perhaps erase the pools which grimm are born from , take out what produces the grimm and we can easily gain on salem as she wouldnt be able to generate half as much grimm after a few pools are destroyed

[@ravenhull]

Right up there with the Litany Against Fear: "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."

[@someguy8233]

The story of Merry, The Coward In every battle he ever fought, he was afraid. He was over come with an overwhelming feeling to run...and he did. Till the day everyone needed him, he wanted to run...but he didn’t. He stood and he fought and he died a hero. For his bravery in the face of the most terrible monster and against his own fear, his name was burnt into the stars and history. He was a coward and afraid but in the end that didn’t stop him from saving the ones he loved.

[@Axel_Kasai]

Watts' smirk when he sees a hoard of grimm attacking the place he's stuck at is kinda badass lol

[@abaddonarts1129]

This monologue hit me harder than most of the story so far. The tone just makes me focus completely on the screen and forget what I was thinking about. The parallels to the narration from volume 1, as well as volume 3's end, brought back memories I had forgotten about. It also feels so much like those audio files from the game 'The Witness', which are very introspective and make you consider abstract concepts. I absolutely love it.

[@gracerlampi7605]

Hey Oscar has a landing strategy now!! ❤️

[@AnimeFanTB]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! This monologue is the greatest...

[@AuraCrowell]

His voice makes my ears happy lol

[@LunaLi17]

By far the best part of the episode hands down.

[@carm_ar]

Oscar may be dropping, *but Ozpin's dropping F A C T S*

[@ceazer6857]

RT and their damn speeches and monologues. Gets me everytime.

[@santanalopez4073]

And that kids is how Oscar became the “Ozitar”

[@marshallfurr9522]

Oscar is my favorite character tbh. He's the kind of character that I enjoy watching and listening to way more than the main cast. I've stopped caring about team RWBY almost entirely at this point as they've all become so damn flat and boring. They all think the exact same way and just echo chamber stupidity and hypocrisy to each other. I think there was a point in this volume that Ruby started to question her decision making and Qrow just went "nah, ur good", when she lied to Ironwood. It's so damn self-righteous it's painful

[@Allthingsasian]

Marshall Furr exactly, Oscar was the only one he believed in Ironwood despite the rest of the cast painting him as a villain

[@reginakovats7063]

Am I the only one who cried actual tears of joy when Oz came back?

[@dragonlichqueen8755]

I did tear up a little, I'm just so freaking happy he's back.

[@sweetoil2952]

I was spoiled so I didn't have such a reaction :( I'm really really happy he's back though; I missed him so much!