160 Mulan Quotes on Courage, Family, and Honor

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1. “When will my reflection show who I am inside?” – Mulan

2. “No matter how the wind howls, the mountain cannot bow to it.” – The Emperor

3. “A life for a life. My debt is paid.” – Li Shang

4. “I have to do something.” – Mulan

5. “My name is Mulan! I did it to save my father.” – Mulan

6. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” – The Emperor

7. “The truth is, we’re both frauds.” – Mushu

8. “Maybe I didn’t go for my father. Maybe what I really wanted was to prove I could do things right, so when I looked in the mirror, I’d see someone worthwhile. But I was wrong. I see nothing.” – Mulan

9. “Whoa, one moment. You seemed to be missing something. This represents discipline. And this represents strength. You need both to reach the arrow.” – Li Shang

10. “A single grain of rice can tip the scale. One man may be the difference between victory and defeat.” – The Emperor

11. “The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter.” – Fa Zhou

12. “You risked your life to help people you love. I risked my life to help myself.” – Mushu

13. “The fiercest winter storm cannot destroy this makeup.” – Mulan

14. “Loyal, brave, and true.” – Mulan

15. “I will bring honor to us all.” – Mulan

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16. “Would you like to stay forever?” – Grandmother Fa

17. “Can it be that I’m not meant to play this part?” – Mulan

18. “Reflect before you snack—act!” – Mulan

19. “Who am I? Who am I? I am the guardian of lost souls. I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible, Mushu. Oh. Ha, ha. Pretty hot, huh?” – Mushu

20. “Bow to me.” – Shan Yu

21. “I’ve heard a great deal about you, Fa Mulan. You stole your father’s armor, ran away from home, impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, dishonored the Chinese Army, destroyed my palace, and you have saved us all.” – The Emperor

22. “Ancestors, hear our prayers. Watch over Mulan.” – Grandmother Fa

23. “Okay, people, people, look alive! Let’s go, come on, get up! Let’s move it! Rise and shine! You’re all way past the beauty sleep thing, trust me!” – Mushu

24. “My little baby is all grown up and saving China.” – Mushu 

25. “My, my, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look! This one’s late. But I’ll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.” – Fa Zhou

26. “You don’t meet a girl like that in every dynasty.” – The Emperor

27. “Tell your emperor to send his strongest armies. I’m ready.” – Shan Yu

28. “We’ve got a long way to go.” – Li Shang

29. “You missed! How could you miss? He was three feet in front of you!” – Mushu

30. “I was just washing, so now I’m clean, and I’m gonna go. Bye-bye!” – Mulan

31. “Hua Mulan, your actions have brought disgrace and dishonor to this regiment, to this kingdom, and to your own family. But your loyalty and bravery are without question.” – Commander Tung

32. “The chi pervades the universe and all living things, but only the most true will connect deeply to his chi and become . Tranquil as a forest, but one fire within.” – Commander Tung

33. “There’s no shame in being fearful before battle. In fact, it’s a testament to your honesty that you confess such doubt.” – Commander Tung

34. “She has brought honor to her ancestors, to her family, to her village, and to her country.” – Commander Tung

35. “Rise up. You are a mighty warrior like a phoenix. Rise up. Fight for the kingdom and its people.” – The Emperor

36. “Devotion to family is an essential virtue.” – The Emperor

37. “Yeah, this ain’t gonna be pretty. But don’t you worry, okay? Things will work out. We started this thing together, and that’s how we’ll finish it. I promise.” – Mushu

38. “Silence! You would do well to teach your daughter to hold her tongue in a man’s presence.” – Chi-Fu

39. “You can still take the noble path. It’s not too late.” – Mulan

40. “The green shoot has grown up to the sky, and her ancestors celebrate her in the vault of the heavens. The girl became a soldier. The soldier became a leader. And the leader became a legend.” – Fa Zhou

41. “Some say the phoenix is consumed by flame and emerges again. I think she can survive a broken wing.” – Fa Zhou

42. “You—Xianniang—told me my journey was impossible. Yet here I stand, proof that there is a place for people like us.” – Mulan

43. “When employed correctly, four ounces can move a thousand pounds.” – Mulan

44. “I know my place. And it is my duty to fight for the kingdom and protect the emperor.” – Mulan

45. “Your chi is strong, Mulan. But chi is for warriors, not daughters. Soon, you’ll be a young woman, and it is time for you to hide your gift away. To silence its voice. I say this to protect you. That is my job. Your job is to bring honor to the family. Do you think you can do that?” – Fa Zhou

46. “I am blessed with two daughters. I will fight.” – Fa Zhou

47. “I am the father. It is my place to bring honor to our family on the battlefield. You are the daughter! Learn your place.” – Fa Zhou

48. “Are you suggesting our family not comply with the Imperial edict?” – Fa Zhou

49. “Mulan is young. She is still learning how to control herself.” – Fa Zhou

50. “Beautiful tool—sword—for terrible work.” – Fa Zhou

51. “One warrior knows another. You were always there. Yet I see you for the first time.” – Fa Zhou

52. “Any man would be fortunate to marry either of our daughters, including Mulan.” – Fa Zhou

53. “It is my daughter that means everything to me. And it is I should apologize. My foolish pride drove you away.” – Fa Zhou

54. “No! I did.” – Mulan

55. “You make excuses for her. You forget, Mulan is a daughter, not a son. A daughter brings honor through marriage.” – Fa Li

56. “We have excellent news. The matchmaker has found you an auspicious match.” – Fa Li 

57. “We must be strong. This time, he will not return.” – Fa Li 

58. “I already told you, you cannot eat. It will ruin your makeup!” – Fa Li

59. “Yes, Mulan, it is decided. Come and sit down. It is what is best for our family.” – Fa Zhou 

60. “Who spit in her bean curd?” – Grandmother Fa

61. “What’s the matter? You’ve never seen a black-and-white before?” – Mulan

62. “Uh, yes, I just woke up! Um, I am the Great Stone Dragon! Good morning! Now, I will go forth and fetch Mulan!” – Mushu

63. “Then you’re gonna have to trust me! And don’t you slap me no more. We clear on that? All right. Okie-dokie, let’s get this show on the road! Cri-kee, get the bags! Let’s move it, heifer!” – Mushu

64. “My ancestors sent a little lizard to help me?” – Mulan 

65. “Did I hear someone ask for a miracle? Let me hear you say, ‘Aaah!’” – Mushu 

66. “Hey! Dragon. Dragon, not lizard. I don’t do that tongue thing.” – Mushu 

67. “I’m doomed! And all ’cause Miss Man decides to take her little drag show on the road.” – Mushu

68. “What do you mean a loser? What if I pop one of your antennae off and throw it across the yard, then who’s the loser, you or me?” – Mushu

69. “You know, we’ll have to work on your people skills.” – Mushu

70. “My powers are beyond your mortal imagination. For instance, my eyes can see straight through your armor.” – Mushu

71. “I—ring the gong.” – Mushu

72. “I’m travel-sized for your convenience!” – Mushu

73. “What? What do you mean you’re not lucky? You lied to me? And what are you? A sheep?” – Mushu 

74. “Man, you are one lucky bug. Here, you can sit next to me.” – Mushu

75. “Let me see your war face. Oh, I think my bunny slippers just ran for cover. C’mon, scare me, girl!” – Mushu

76. “You are not worthy of this spot! Now, awaken the Great Stone Dragon!” – Great Ancestor

77. “Who am I fooling? It’s going to take a miracle to get me into the army.” – Mulan

78. “You said you trust Ping. Why is Mulan any different?” – Mulan

79. “Ancestors, hear my plea. Help me not to make a fool of me and to not uproot my family tree. Keep my father standing tall.” – Mulan

80. “I wish I was as brave as you.” – Mulan

81. “Merge your path with mine. We will be stronger together.” – Xianniang

82. “There is no courage without fear.” – Fa Zhou

83. “And you will see to it that nothing and no one stands in my way.” – Bori Khan

84. “You’re a war hero. You’ve already made many great sacrifices.” – Fa Li

85. “You must be courageous, Mulan. For your mother and your sister. For me, it is my duty to fight. My honor to sacrifice for the emperor.” – Fa Zhou

86. “I killed Borin Khan.” – The Emperor

87. “There is no place for in this kingdom. It is forbidden to use the power of chi in destructive ways.” – Chancellor 

88. “Who is responsible?” – The Emperor 

89. “We’re not afraid of dark magic. We’ll destroy this Rouran army and their witch.” – The Emperor 

90. “Rourans, Your Majesty. Their leader calls himself Bori Khan.” – Chancellor

91. “And yet, it is her skill that leads the Rouran army to victory. She has trained an elite force of shadow warriors to assist Bori Khan.” – The Emperor

92. “It is his son. He has united the tribes and resurrected the Rouran army.” – Chancellor 

93. “Here’s my decrees. We’ll build a mighty army. Every family will supply one man. We’ll protect our beloved people, and crush these murderers. Deploy the Imperial Army. The dynasty will not be threatened.” – The Emperor

94. “Bori Khan fights alongside a woman. Her chi is beyond imagining.” – Young Soldier

95. “I could tear you to pieces before you blink.” – Xianniang

96. “We will crush every garrison until the Imperial Army is on its knees. And then, the Imperial City will be laid bare. The emperor will be mine to kill. You have proved useful, witch.” – Bori Khan

97. “When I found you on a desert steppe wandering alone, you were exiled. A scorned dog. When I sit on the throne, that dog will have a home.” – Bori Khan

98. “But you won’t. Remember what you want, a place where your powers will not be vilified. A place where you are accepted for who you are. You won’t get what you want without me.” – Bori Khan

99. “Not witch! Warrior.” – Xianniang

100. “We will finish what we started.” – Xianniang

101. “Get off the roof, get off the roof, get off the roof!” – Mulan

102. “C’mon, if you’re gonna stay, you’re gonna work.” – Mushu

103. “No, that was vile. You owe me big.” – Mushu

104. “Down, Bessie!” – Mushu

105. “Got breakfast for ya! Look, you get porridge! And it’s happy to see you!” – Mushu

106. “Boy, that was close.” – Mulan

107. “Dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Make a note of this. Dishonor on you!” – Mushu

108. “Let’s hear it for Ping, the bravest of us all!” – Ling

109. “Um, you—you fight good.” – Li Shang

110. “Ooh, tough guy.” – Yao

111. “Uh—you forgot your helmet.” – Li Shang

112. “Oh, Yao! You made a friend.” – Chien-Po

113. “I let them slip through my fingers!” – Yao

114. “Feel better?” – Chien-Po

115. “Relax and chant with me.” – Chien-Po

116. “The little girl will be missing her doll. We should return it to her.” – Shan Yu

117. “Black pine, from the high mountains.” – Hun Soldier 1

118. “Very well. You can have his job.” – The Emperor

119. “And oh, by the way, I got the job on my own.” – Chi-Fu 

120. “White horse hair. Imperial stallions.” – Hun Soldier 2

121. “That was a deliberate attempt on my life!” – Chi-Fu

122. “Sulfur, from cannons.” – Hun Soldier 3

123. “Treacherous snake!” – Chi-Fu

124. “Now, pour the tea.” – Matchmaker

125. “Guardians.” – Great Ancestors

126. “You took away my victory.” – Shan Yu

127. “Khan, let’s go home.” – Mulan

128. “I never want to see a naked man again!” – Mulan

129. “Did you see those Huns? They popped out of the snow, like daisies!” –  Mushu

130. “Yup, this cricket’s a lucky one!” – Grandmother Fa

131. “Punch him. It’s how men say hello.” – Mushu

132. “Great. She brings home a sword. If you ask me, she should’ve brought home a man.” – Grandmother Fa

133. “And Hua Jun did die. For a lie can only live so long. But Mulan lived.” – Fa Zhou

134. “There have been many tales of the great warrior, Mulan. But, ancestors, this one is mine. Here she is. A young shoot, all green, unaware of the blade. If you had such a , her chi, the boundless energy of life itself, speaking through her every motion, could you tell her that only a son could wield chi? That a daughter would risk shame, dishonor, exile? Ancestors, I could not.” – Zhou

135. “Forgive me, Father. I stole your horse. I stole your sword. I stole your armor. And the sword—I lost it. The sword is gone. Now I understand how much that sword means to you.” – Mulan

136. “Would you like to stay for dinner?” – Mulan

137. “You must go after her. She could be killed.” – Fa Li

138. “We’re in a war, man! There’s no time for stupid questions!” – Mushu

139. “We’re gonna die! We’re gonna die! We’re definitely gonna die! No way we survive this! Death is coming!” – Mushu

140. “So you’ll get back to me on the job thing.” – Mushu

141. “From General Li, ‘Dear son, we’re waiting for the Huns at the pass. It would mean a lot if you’d come and back us up.’” – Mushu

142. “I was this close—this close to impressin’ the ancestors, gettin’ the top shelf, an entourage. Man. All my fine work. Pfft.” – Mushu

143. “So a couple of guys don’t rinse out their socks. Picky, picky, picky. Well, myself, I kinda like that corn chip smell.” – Mushu

144. “Just because I look like a man doesn’t mean I have to smell like one.” – Mulan

145. “Hey, you’re a girl again. Remember?” – Mushu

146. “No one will listen to me.” – Mulan

147. “Your worst nightmare.” – Mushu 

148. “Huh? I’m sorry, did you say something?” – Mushu

149. “Who are you?” – Citizen

150. “Citizens, I need firepower.” – Mushu

151. ”I know my place. It is time you learn yours.” – Fa Zhou

152. “I’m gonna hit you so hard, it’ll make your ancestors dizzy.” – Yao

153. “Deliver conscription notices throughout all the provinces. Call up reserves and as many new recruits as possible.” – The Emperor

154. “Your Majesty, the Huns have crossed our Northern Border.” – General Li

155. “I won’t take any chances, General.” – The Emperor

156. “Impossible! No one can get through the Great Wall!” – Chi-Fu

157. “Forgive me, Your Majesty, but I believe my troops can stop him.” – General Li

158. “Get ready, Mulan! Your serpentine salvation is at hand! For I have been sent by your ancestors to guide you through your masquerade!” – Mushu

159. “Hey, come on. You went to save your father’s life. Who knew you’d end up shaming him and disgracing your ancestors and losing all your friends. You know, you just gotta—you gotta learn to let these things go.” – Mushu