The best 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.

Never put passion in front of principle. Because even if you win, you lose.

Seems like you're always behind me in line. First Miguel, now Robby... I have a half-eaten cupcake if you want some.

Johnny: "I was Cobra Kai's number one student. If anybody knows how to beat 'em, it's me."
Daniel: "Yeah, and how are you gonna do that? They strike first, you strike... firster?"

The human response to danger is fight or flight, but an eagle's response is fight and flight.

Daniel: "You know what Mr. Miyagi said was the best defense in all of karate? The best defense is 'no be there'."
Johnny: "You mean don't be there? The guy teaches you centuries of his ancient family karate, you can't help him with English?"

Ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry land.

Eventually, we all need to look ourselves in the mirror and realize who we really are.

Karate is about discipline, it's about inner strength, it's about confidence. Lessons that you can use for the rest of your life.

Sometimes, the scars you can't see are the ones that hurt the most.

Your whole life you've been striking first. You never once considered maybe you should think first.

The reason these kids got into trouble was because of us. We can't let them suffer because of our issues. The only way to end this is by working together!

Cobra Kai is about being badass. And the baddest badass is the one who beats his opponent when he's at his strongest. Not when his back is turned. Not when he's injured.

Daniel: "I've got to admit, you're more of a natural than I was. But don't get too cocky, there's always another lesson to be learned."
Robby: "Is that a Mr. Miyagi saying?"
Daniel: "No, I just made that one up on the fly."

Wanna score those hot babes? Try karate! Kicks get chicks.

Honey, if they arrested everybody who painted dicks on things, there just wouldn't be any room in the jails for all the murderers.

We do not allow weakness in this dojo. So, you can leave your asthma and you peanut allergies and all that over made-up bullshit outside.

I'm not just gonna teach you how to conquer your fears. I'm gonna teach you how to awaken the snake within you. And once you do that, you'll be the one who's feared.

Johnny: "Are you sure you're ready? 'Cause once you go down this path, there's no turning back."
Miguel: "You're gonna be my karate teacher?"
Johnny: "No. I'm gonna be your sensei."

You want my advice? Stop being so annoying. Maybe you'll stop getting your ass kicked.

Never stop war by taking part in one.

For person with no forgiveness in heart, living even worse punishment than death.

It's ok to lose to opponent. It's never okay to lose to fear.

You look revenge that way, start by digging two grave!

Got something for you. All-Valley Tournament application. You fill that out and send it in, so they'll know where to claim the body.

Bobby: "Leave him alone, man! He's had enough!"
Johnny: "I'll decide when he's had enough, man!"
Bobby: "What is wrong with you, Johnny?"
Johnny: "An enemy deserves no mercy!"

You know, when my father died, I spent a lot of time thinking I wasn't such a great son. Like, maybe I could have listened a little more, or spent some more time with him together. I felt so guilty, you know. Like, he did everything for me and I didn't do anything for him.

And then one day I realized, I did the greatest thing for him before he died. I was there with him, and I held his hand, and I said goodbye.

Miyagi: "Miyagi hate fighting."
Daniel: "Yeah, but you like karate."
Miyagi: "So?"
Daniel: "So, karate's fighting. You train to fight."
Miyagi: "That what you think?"
Daniel: "No."
Miyagi: "Then why train?"
Daniel: "So I won't have to fight."
Miyagi: "Miyagi have hope for you."

Karate come from China, sixteenth century, called "te" - "hand". Hundred year later, Miyagi ancestor bring to Okinawa, call "kara-te" - "empty hand".

Lip: "Hey, whoa. You really think they deserve your hard-earned money for that service?"
Frank: "Dine and dash?"
Lip: "Bite and bolt."
Frank: "Eat it and beat it?"