Top 10 Iroh Quotes from Avatar the Last Airbender

Grab some tea and listen to these wise Iroh quotes from "Avatar: The Last Airbender." For this list, we’ll be going over some of the most memorable, inspiring, and funny things said by Iroh from the animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and its sequel “The Legend of Korra.” Our countdown includes life happens, sources of wisdom, leaves from the vine, and more! What's YOUR favorite Iroh quote? Let us know in the comments!
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[@WatchMojo]

What's your favorite Iroh quote?

[@Souljahsoulz.]

Cheese

[@supahh1131]

I have become one with the sOn

[@fireprincekai4065]

"Ever since I lost my son. I think of you as my own."

[@TheRawyan]

“I know I shouldn’t cry over spilled tea.... but it’s so sad”

[@davidmitchell3247]

"Whatever you do to that spirit, I'll unleash on you tenfold. LET IT GO NOW"

[@nicknguyen1632]

I became a water bender when Zuko asked Uncle Iroh for his forgiveness.

[@ravagesektor]

You and anyone with a heart.

[@cherrycoyote55]

Don't you mean that it filled you with so much hope that you started to tear bend?

[@Thee_Woker]

Cherry coyote 😂, love that episode.

[@flameohotman8032]

You mean a tear bender, same.

[@veronicavatter6436]

I'M TEAR-BENDING!!! 😭😭😭😭

[@TheDiRod]

Iroh deserves a spin-off about his own life, from his time as General, to his son's death, to his time in prison and being at the spirit world, there's more than enough story to be exploited Not to mention that he is arguably the most beloved character of the show.

[@kristiw1850]

They should do a movie or something off the Netflix series that would be awesome!!! ❤️

[@pauldambrosio5773]

My wish for the live action is an episode purely about the 600 day siege of Ba Sing Se. It would provide crucial Iroh backstory and give us a full-scale live action battle.

[@_phong.huynh_]

@@kristiw1850 hopefully not live action.

[@rebekahredd5545]

If not a series, at least a book can be enough.

[@luyandzabavukiledlamini4693]

A movie or book would be enough

[@jacobmanels5287]

Zuko: "How can you forgive me so easily, I thought you would be furious with me?" Iroh: "I was never angry with you. I was sad because I was afraid you had lost your way." Not exactly an inspiring quote per say, but a powerful line that just shows lengths of how much Iroh truly cares for the people he loves. He doesn't turn to anger whenever they make mistakes. Instead, he is sad for them and will most likely attempt to help them correct those mistakes however he can, even if it seems hopeless like with Zuko when he betrayed him at the end of Book 2.

[@vilstef6988]

The unconditional forgiveness here is why Iroh is the best!

[@juliesotelo4890]

This scene always makes me cry 😭 it’s so good!

[@daphnexlove98]

I always cry during that scene because the way Iroh thinks really inspires me😭 everybody need an Iroh in their life❤️

[@madelinegarber7860]

Iroh reminds me of a mixture of Yoda and how Darth Vader could have turned out had he lived. Or maybe that’s Zuko. I think Zuko had to betray him and experience the life he’d been wanting to realize that he had made a mistake and that his destiny didn’t lie with his father and tirany.

[@eladamittai2753]

Iroh: This tea is nothing more than hot leaf juice! Zuko: Uncle, that's what all tea is. Iroh: How could a member of my own family say something so horrible!!!???

[@coachlombardi9657]

One of Iroh's best lines not because it's wise, but it looked like he just saw, heard, and tasted something blasphemous!

[@eladamittai2753]

@@coachlombardi9657 exactly!!!! What a snub!!!

[@margarethmichelina5146]

No wonder he decided to escape from prison after they served him hot leaf juice!

[@potatogod975]

tea is hot leaf juice with *passion*

[@eladamittai2753]

@@potatogod975 Iroh said and I quote: "the secret ingredient is love". So yeah.

[@TmasterinoYT]

“Pride is not the opposite of shame, but it’s source. True humility is the only antidote to shame” - *Iroh*

[@thomasjuh14]

best quote by far and wide

[@kecalderon11]

I'm at work balling my eyes out 😭😭😭😭

[@Mardiddo1]

@@kecalderon11 Same dude, fucking same 😭

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Everyone felt that.

[@c.zasazd4480]

Pretty crazy to realize that it comes from avatar and not from a famous philosopher

[@ghosthvyx]

Every man cried when Iroh sang “Leaves from the Vine”

[@gamerstar940]

Nahh legends cried

[@TheRawyan]

If u didn’t u have no soul

[@nicholasyerovi3443]

only a psycho wouldn’t cry

[@overlordseniukas181]

We cried with him

[@benwasserman8223]

You are not a real man if you don’t cry.

[@frederickschiller2185]

“No. She’s crazy and needs to go down” lol

[@ultimateneek530]

Why wasn't that even in an honorable mention?

[@frederickschiller2185]

The Impressionists Gamer it wasn’t? I didn’t watch the vid lol

[@yournotyour]

The Impressionists Gamer it was kinda

[@ultimateneek530]

@@frederickschiller2185 well now you know!

[@frederickschiller2185]

The Impressionists Gamer tru

[@kobypourciaux1066]

Zuko: “Uncle, I didn’t see you get hit with the tongue.” Iroh: “Shhhhhhhh.”

[@stchoofter]

Legend

[@paulturbo7563]

Nice

[@Manic44]

I've been thinking about this exact scene for the past week lol

[@neoanimefreak_7606]

Lol yeah, and then she's like "Ugh!"

[@ryanknight2718]

Zuko: Uncle, did you turn the ship around for a lotus tile??!! Iroh: Yes

[@jchandlersabeast]

That’s rough buddy

[@snapclub8751]

Iroh: The lotus tile was in my sleeve the whole time. 😁

[@ryanknight2718]

Cole Bryan 😂😂

[@keynanmartinez]

Best Character Ever.

[@klawd7909]

Have you ever realized that Iroh did that and other stuff like it, to slow down Zuko's chase and give him time to realize that that wasn't his true destiny?

[@duchi882]

*Top 10 Iroh Quotes from Avatar The Last Airbender:* 1. "Zuko, you have to look within yourself to save yourself from your other self, only then will your true self reveal itself" _oh wait..._

[@no-ko1mj]

Nah 1. 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, just take a bite out of the silver sandwich.

[@sourgrapes4651]

Comment of the day right here

[@veronicavatter6436]

That shit was so funny. I think even Iroh would have laughed

[@rakshitkhullar2287]

It do have a deep meaning for zuko who was being faked by other self

[@LinardsZ]

This was Zuko I loved your sarcasm.

[@uberdueler2990]

"So this is how the great Commander Zhao acts in defeat? Disgraceful. Even in exile, my nephew is more honorable than you. Thanks again for the tea. It was delicious." "Did you really mean that Uncle?" "Oh course, I told you Ginseng tea is my favorite." :D

[@samuelmahesa8045]

underrated quote from Iroh. actually it's one of the first quote from Iroh. one of my favorite.

[@neoanimefreak_7606]

XD Indeed. And Zuko has that look that says "That's not what I meant uncle.."

[@LordKingler]

Aang: "No Katara, it isn't your fault" Iroh: "Actually, yeah, it kind of is"

[@Chairranger]

That's another thing I like about iroh he extremely blunt

[@Kyumifun]

XD If Iroh is saying that, then it's true no matter if it doesn't make sense

[@iceluvndiva21]

XD OK that always gets me

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"Happy birthday, my son. If only I could have helped _you."_

[@skeletor6287]

Gets me every time

[@madelinegarber7860]

Ouch my heart.

[@adeleaslan8182]

We all say we need an iroh in our life But we also need to be someone’s iroh in life

[@miguelmifsud5964]

"Prince Zuko you're really going to get a kick out of this, the lotus tile was in my sleeve the whole time!!!" Love how this show just exploded now, been a fan of it ever since it aired on TV.

[@neoanimefreak_7606]

And then Zuko angrily snatches the tile and hurls it away XD

[@TheOtaku031284]

I couldn't make it through this list without crying. Iroh and his voice actor Mako were both incredibly great and I miss them dearly.

[@paymukh]

me: "it's just quotes i'll be okay" *leaves from the vine starts playing* me: *tearbending*

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Every Fire Nations in Season One to Season Three: "Iroh is a failure for not taking Ba Sing Se." In Sozin's Comet, Iroh took over Ba Sing Se from Fire Nation with White Lotus and even burning the flags. Fire Nations: *Wait, that's illegal*

[@charleshan0207]

"Delectable tea? Or deadly poison?"

[@jessepinedo4608]

Everybody gangsta until they hear “Leaves from the Vine”. Edit: Woah I never had this many likes. Thanks y’all

[@Ariga_thanks]

Falling so slow

[@fromtimetotime702]

Nah nah i ain't crying g. Just those fire flakes are really spicy. Thats all.

[@Wickedincarnate]

Every damn time man T_T

[@CheesezV3]

😢😢😢

[@rvk1522]

@@Ariga_thanks Like tiny little shells

[@alzingafagan7501]

Gone are the days where we had characters with so much wisdom ingrained in their very names. Iroh you are everyone's favorite uncle

[@silentnytube]

"Prince Zuko Your really gonna get a kick out of this one....but my Paisho was in my sleeve THE WHOLE TIME!!!!"-Iroh😁🤣🤣

[@tylerfields0211]

Zuko: “I know what you’re gonna say, she’s my sister and I need to try to get along with her.” Iroh: “No. She’s crazy and she needs to go down” 😂

[@ronnyshama]

Is it weird that my favorite Iroh quote is actually Zuko imitating Iroh in hopes to find wisdom

[@juliesotelo4890]

I love Zuko Channeling his uncles wisdom 😂

[@_phong.huynh_]

Hey, Zuko here 👋

[@rhiannonsparkstaekook8541]

⬅ ⬆I mean i guess u alredy no me sort of

[@Kickinthescience]

Them old uncles are usually the funniest and most light hearted characters

[@NinetyLegos]

So true

[@FernandoJCiman]

My favorite Iroh quote is the one where he’s speaking

[@SonyaKhanOfficial]

Yes.

[@charlesmason2909]

Don’t like tea?! THATS NOT LIKE NOT LIKING BREATHING” that’s one of my favorites

[@stoat5591]

"The English liked that"

[@aussienurulanisa9591]

The correct saying is: "Sick of tea!? That's like sick of breathing"

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Iroh is easily one of the greatest characters in Avatar. Such rich history with his character and nobility with his wisdom( never limited to just firenation) but for all to learn from.

[@NinetyLegos]

Uncle Iroh is the best Character in Avatar the last airbender. Almost teaches more in one line than Avatar Roku taught Aang in a whole episode

[@LowellLucasJr.]

The wonderful life of Mako we enjoyed; From Aku the master of Darkness to Iroh, the master of Tea and Wisdom. We just love him so much!

[@theabacross1581]

Zuko: stressing over everything Iroh: "relaxxx"

[@edmb7840]

THE MOMENT IROH WAS CAPTURED AND WENT TRAINING IN HES CELL WITH A APPLE WAS SO BADASS!

[@redtowlie9]

Hey my belly isn’t that big anymore, I’ve really trimmed down - iroh

[@omegatemtres7439]

truly wise words

[@coachlombardi9657]

Toph: Well I think you all look perfect!

[@Darthsven16]

Coach Lombardi HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@diamondynamite]

@@coachlombardi9657 That mean everything coming from Toph *s a r c a s m*

[@madelinegarber7860]

Lol I loved that.

[@jamesonweimann4720]

Iroh himself can be seen as a underrated character but what some viewers don’t realize just how much of an impact this one old wise tea loving man had on some of the main cast

[@melancholymelon5316]

"Sick of tea?! That's like being sick of breathing!"

[@Dianasaurthemelonlord7777]

*England liked that*

[@bahairishrico]

It's not an iroh quote if doesn't make you question your morals and mentality

[@morenafromthevineyard]

Iroh is a god-tier character! His quotes make me 😭

[@jontep]

If we don’t get a “in loving memory of Mako” in the tales of ba sing se episode in the Netflix live action version I’m gonna do the big mad 😡

[@aphylorne3021]

Iroh didn't even ever die, he just went to the Spirit World.

[@diamondynamite]

In Avatar, I think that's what happens when you die

[@arkhenxi4745]

Luke Watson not necessarily, we see him in avatar legend of Korra when she goes to the spirit world

[@diamondynamite]

@@arkhenxi4745 He probably died to get there. Otherwise, he would be able to go back to the material world anytime, like people who go there on purpose by meditating

[@arkhenxi4745]

Luke Watson yeah he’s definitely dead but probably found a way to stay in the spirit world

[@aphylorne3021]

@@diamondynamite Iroh actually had a close connection to spirits. He went to the Spirit World when he felt he accomplished everything he could in the Material World.

[@bene524]

You have to appreciate the voice actor for iroh and his voice has made wise quotes

[@MetaHog122]

technically actors

[@redpanda416]

Such an amazing series, and Iroh is the best character! My son is 10 years old, we watched the last airbender and the legend of korra together while we were home during this pandemic, he absolutely love the series, and learned a lot of things from it.

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

"Did I ever tell you how I earned the nickname 'The Dragon of the West'?" "I'm not in the mood for another of your lengthy lectures, Uncle." "It's more of a demonstration, really." That quote and the ensuing display of power shows that despite his friendly outward appearance, Uncle Iroh is still a powerful fire bender who will not hesitate to strike back if challenged.

[@rebekahredd5545]

Like an Airbender. They only strike with force if necessary.

[@bobduncan6960]

Iroh: "I was never angry with you, I was sad because I thought you had lost your way." Zuko: "I did lose my way." Iroh: "But you found it again." Sorry for making you cry.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Iroh's the wisest character of them all. So inspirational

[@tahamohammad1741]

Literally if there were more Iroh’s in this world the world would be a much better place

[@mrsniffles3311]

iroh was by far my favorite character in the whole series hands down.

[@frederickschiller2185]

Avery the Cuban-American why are you everywhere. We have an eerily similar taste in creators...

[@praveenminz5187]

Avery is everywhere

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

My favourite one is _"Prince Zuko, you must try this cake"_

[@Unzockable]

Does that even count? It's only an actor impersonating Iroh

[@juliangabrielmaximo9565]

@@Unzockable it's just a joke don't take it too seriously bruh

[@ToughBeifong]

It doesn’t matter how many times I watch uncle Iroh sing leaves from the vine. I cry every time.

[@shanemcneill2582]

Iroh is a man with a beautiful soul that has a heart of gold that loves tea and gives out wisdom and makes people love him and the opportunity he gave us as people to help us get better with ourselves and others around us

[@AlexMartinez-gv7hy]

I always keep these words close to my heart and give them out to those who need them. This one character shaped me to the man I am today, I wonder who I would have been if I never listened to the words said and learn from them.

[@KingAsa5]

"Its time for you to look inwards and begin to ask yourself the big question; Who are you? And what do you want!!?"

[@niamatullahrazza3534]

"Prince Zuko you're really going to get a kick out of this, the lotus tile was in my sleeve the whole time!!!"

[@Eric_Nguyen.]

Zuko: I know what you're going to say, "She's my sister, and I should care." Iroh: No.... She's crazy and she needs to go down."

[@cecilabbott6092]

1. “In the darkest times hope is something you give yourself”

[@jamesprowse1843]

This man is the goat

[@gumballwatterson5037]

I though Iroh's speech with his reunion with Zuko would be mentioned

[@CartoonFan18]

I have an video idea: Top 10 Running Gags in Avatar and Korra

[@saag024]

MY CABBAGES!!!

[@lillysora]

CABBAGES!!!

[@samanthamaesoriano9275]

*mY CABBAGES*

[@firehawk0]

I was looking for the bathroom lol Korra XD

[@Jireninyourrecommendations]

Iroh should have his own Tv show

[@NinetyLegos]

yes

[@KamenSentaiGavan]

“Uncle Iroh’s tea time”

[@garthdavis4320]

You mean should’ve.

[@KamenSentaiGavan]

Garth Davis I mean, you might be able to do it Greg abaldwin. He’s no Mako, but he was pretty good.

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live 🙏🙏🙏

[@littlen8279]

I'd pay to watch a whole movie about Iroh, Alfred, Oogway and Yoda having a tea party

[@TheAliAzhar]

Well he was teaching Zuko a things about life but I think when Iroh told Zuko about his father when entering the fire nation. "I know my brother well" something like that

[@pct87]

Not a quote, but when iroh hugged Zuko and forgave him. Probably my favorite moment in the show.

[@daniaalkhan4702]

"Failure is the opportunity to begin again".

[@jonathan39272]

I see Iroh, and I listen

[@freyanz2450]

I was hoping that quote would be number 1. It has been helping me a lot lately 😁

[@devinwolken]

Why did this pop up after I was researching Mako Iwamatsu? I miss Uncle Iroh.

[@xEllimist]

Probably because Mako was the first voice actor for Iroh. So all the algorithms that KZbin uses to tailor their recommendations would’ve picked up on your research and made the recommendations based on that.

[@potatogod975]

this also popped up while im watching the show for the first time XD

[@TheRedcat14]

And then he says “yellow.” Iroh: yellow

[@theggamer2824]

Top ten Zuko quotes? Number 1: That’s rough buddy

[@kristiw1850]

Hello. ... Zuko here

[@zacharyritz9802]

Honor!

[@kahelio_frigida]

I need to capture the Avatar!

[@faisfaiz4353]

My last girlfriend turn into a moon

[@nigeltheweak7601]

When I see Uncle Iroh in an episode I'll immediately know it's a good episode

[@WatchMojoLady]

Not sure I've ever seen a comment section so unanimous in its love of a character. Iroh is the best!

[@Dann_Palkarr]

Best character of the series. Wise words, sense of humour, love for tea. And that moment where he sings and mourns his late son, I can't NEVER cry at that moment.

[@Sizusha]

Storylines: Heat Character Development: amazing Life lessons: come get you some

[@Redism-i]

Iroh is Keeper of The Light

[@Unovakid24]

Be honest, you want Iroh to be your actual uncle

[@itsameMaRiO2021]

"Life is like this dark tunnel, you may not always see the light at the end of the tunnel but if you just keep moving... you will come to a better place." - Iroh

[@MrShiroHaru]

This one character Is the most impact full for me

[@galaadc4836]

"Are you so busy fighting you can not see your own ship has set sail" to zuko and the pirates

[@ronnyshama]

"This tea is nothing more than hot leaf juice"

[@iusefacebookalso]

"No, she's crazy and needs to go down." Come on, we couldn't get that as an honorable mention? Haha

[@Akirex5000]

1. Literally anything that he says

[@christopherwalczak8402]

Super well done video. Iroh and zuko are my two favorite avatar characters. Iroh was probably the biggest influence on me when I was younger lol

[@keynanmartinez]

Best character in Nickelodeon.

[@urbanbigfoot2697]

Ik this is late. But I finally finished the series almost 20 years later after casually watching as I flip channels as a kid. Iroh made this series for me. The quotes, the inspiration, the tranquility the man portrays. Genuinely how I wish to live my life.

[@arc4859]

Y’all probably could’ve just let the quotes speak for themselves instead of paraphrasing them only for the quotes to immediately be played after

[@justinewilson463]

Thank you for this video, I was having a bad day but hearing some of these quotes and thinking about them has helped me.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Love is also the secret ingredient to make a Krabby Patty

[@firefury8078]

I find the reference extra interesting since Mr Krabs and Long Feng share a voice actor (aka Clancy Brown).

[@CJsbro1]

For a man with so few lines, he made so many of them count. Just pure prophetic beauty

[@RomaroBrandon]

She's crazy and she needs to go down should have been mentioned.

[@randomtrainerx.3424]

A list based off my favorite Avatar character, i'm all in

[@aphylorne3021]

I would've liked to see more scenes of Aang and Iroh together.

[@Darthsven16]

“Understanding the struggle between your two great-grandfathers can help you better understand the battle within yourself!” -Iroh, “The Avatar and the Firelord”

[@scarletassassin523]

I was just watching the avatar you posted the video

[@mohamadkourani179]

Everybody gangsta until Uncle Iroh sings "Leaves From The Vine"

[@dannyd2275]

He’s the uncle Phil of anime

[@ryanlftwflex]

The real gut wrenching part of that song was that he sang it to the little boy in the market to get him to stop crying just a few minutes before remembering his son on his birthday. Followed by “in honor of Mako”

[@jimmyturner4909]

Avatar the Last airbender is the best animated show of all time

[@kcsupersonic1]

For all Iroh's quotes and wisdom, his greatest moment will still be a wordless embrace.

[@leighanneharris4221]

Iroh is the Chick-fil-a of people helping people that are trying to rob him.

[@matejadjordjevic5317]

I once saw a photo on internet that showed a chalkboard sign that said something like *Best tea ever! Approves Uncle Iroh!*

[@benjaminburnette7300]

Top 10 Iroh Moments Top 10 Epic Aang Moments from Avatar: The Last Airbender

[@krishnamckay3247]

Some of my faves are: "Fire Lord Sozin was your father's grandfather, but your mother's grandfather was Avatar Roku" letting Zuko know that he comes from both egregious & noble lineages. "Remember your breath of fire!" reminding Zuko of his ability to breathe fire, not just shoot it from his hands. It's seriously helped him, like how he stayed warm in the cooler at the Boiling Rock. "The Fire Nation needs the Moon just as much as the Water tribes do!" Similar to Iroh's wisdom on learning from all the elements. He mentions that the moon helps them all, not just water tribes. & honestly when I heard him say that I suspected that he is secretly against the War, because he knows that each element is important