My Favorite Quotes from the Legend of Korra

Kuvira

Kuvira is a master metalbender who was part of the Metal Clan in Zaofu.

"And Su, I'm sorry for all the anguish I've caused you and your family." ~Kuvira

"Stand down. This battle is over. I owe the Avatar my life. Her power is beyond anything I could ever hope to achieve. I'll accept whatever punishment the world sees fit." ~Kuvira

"I was cast aside by my own parents like I meant nothing to them! How could I just stand by and watch the same thing happen to my nation when it needed someone to guide it?" ~Kuvira

"Something you should know about me: I always get what I want." ~Kuvira

"Initiate lockdown! Find the Avatar and whoever else is with her." ~Kuvira

"I stepped up. I provide stability and equality. Tell your world leaders to stay out of Earth Empire business. We won't accept their hand-picked dictator." ~Kuvira

"That was just some ... tough rhetoric to let people know that we mean business. Believe me, conflict is the last thing I want. Will you help me make history, Bolin?" ~Kuvira

"None for me. I won't celebrate until the Earth Kingdom is one hundred percent reunited." ~Kuvira
"Call them off. I will take care of the bandits myself." ~Kuvira

"Don't talk over me!" ~Kuvira

"I know the rumors about me can be pretty nasty, but I am giving everyone in this nation a better future. And with Bolin's help, and my fiancé's ideas, we're laying the ground work for the people to achieve their own greatness." ~Kuvira

"I know things got heated with your family when Baatar and I left Zaofu, but don't you think it's time to forgive and forget?" ~Kuvira

"I didn't know your personal feelings for Opal were stronger than your loyalty to me. Zaofu will join us. The only thing I'm second-guessing is my decision to bring you along. Maybe you need to spend some time in a reeducation camp." ~Kuvira

"We're doing what you don't have the guts to do: We're going to Ba Sing Se to help bring order back to the Earth Kingdom." ~Kuvira

"And who's going to stop me? Your security force was more than happy to join my cause. They're some of the best fighters in the world, and they are tired of being treated like exotic birds in your cage. ~Kuvira