Throughout my life the Ten Rings gave my family power. If you want them to be yours one day, you have to show me you're strong enough to carry them.
Shang-Chi - and the Legend of the Ten Rings, by Wenwu / The MandarinI gave you ten years to live your life. And where did that get you? You walked in my shadow. I trained you so the most dangerous people in the world couldn't kill you. Son, it's time for you to take your place by my side.
Shang-Chi - and the Legend of the Ten Rings, by Wenwu / The MandarinI do not seek power. I seek only peace.
Shang-Chi in Marvel Comic Books, Master of Kung Fu Vol 1To the beginnings of life and to the ends of death. I am prepared, now, to leave both.
Shang-Chi in Marvel Comic Books, Master of Kung Fu Vol 1My father has often said to me: "A man may not be too careful in his choice of enemies, for once he has chosen, he has forfeited a friend."
Shang-Chi in Marvel Comic Books, Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu Vol 1My very name speaks of higher truths, higher goals. That is my identity. How can I deny it? How can I resent it?
Shang-Chi in Marvel Comic Books, Master of Kung Fu Vol 1The girl surprises me. I have met her in a place which demands money in return for the "teaching" of a skill which may only be learned through a process of self-effacement - and yet she has learned.
Shang-Chi in Marvel Comic Books, Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu Vol 1Are we certain my father is not yet resurrected? Because this does feel like his style.
Shang-Chi in Marvel Comic Books, Secret Avengers Vol 1Father... you speak with absolute assurance, completely convinced that your vision is the only proper way... and, like all men who speak thus... You are mad! When next we meet, it will be as implacable enemies!
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