Quotes by John Kreese

When something bad happens, you have two choices. You let it tear you down or you let it build you up.

Karate is not a phase. It's a way of life. You can leave it for a while, but it never really leaves you.

Your whole life, you've been told to be good. But "good" is only a matter of perspective. Always remember, your enemies think they're doing what's right. They think they're the hero and you're the villain. But now you know the truth. There is no good. There is no bad. Only weak or strong.

A true cobra feels no sympathy for its meals.

War never ends. Peace is just the lull between battles.

We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition: A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy.