QUOTES: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the Movie), 1990

SPLINTER: (to Raphael, who is arriving home late) Come sit by me. 

RAPHAEL: Couldn't this wait till morning? 

SPLINTER: You will listen now. (Raphael kneels next to him) My master Yoshi's first rule was... Possess the right thinking. Only then can one receive the gifts of strength, knowledge, and peace. I have tried to channel your anger, Raphael, but more remains. Anger clouds the mind. Turned inward, it is an unconquerable enemy. You are unique among your brothers, for you choose to face this enemy alone. But as you face it, do not forget them. And do not forget me. I am here, my son.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1990

"Money cannot buy the honor which you have earned tonight. You make us all proud. Only effort, discipline, loyalty... earn the right to wear the Dragon dogi. You are here because the outside world rejects you. This is your family. I am your father. I want you all to become full members of The Foot. There is a new enemy... freaks of nature who interfere with our business. You are my eyes and ears. Find them. Together we will punish these... creatures! These... turtles!"

Shredder, to his gang of uninitiated teenagers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1990

SPLINTER: How can a face so young wear so many burdens? 

DANNY: Oh, you can talk. 

SPLINTER: Yes, and I can also listen. Some say that the path from inner turmoil begins with a friendly ear. My ear is open if you care to use it. 

DANNY: I don't think so. 

SPLINTER: What is your name? 

DANNY: Danny.

SPLINTER: And have you no one to go to, Danny? No parent? 

DANNY: My dad couldn't care less about me. 

SPLINTER: I doubt that is true. 

DANNY: Why? 

SPLINTER: All fathers care for their sons.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1990

"I am proud of you, my sons. Tonight you have learned the final and greatest truth of the ninja... that ultimate mastery comes not of the body, but of the mind. Together, there is nothing your four minds cannot accomplish. Help each other. Draw upon one another. And always remember the true force that binds you the same as that which brought me here tonight that which I gladly return with my final words. I love you all, my sons."

Master Splinter, communicating during a group meditation by the turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1990