Worthy Opponent/Quotes
"Rommel, you Magnificent Bastard, I read your book!"
—Gen. George S. Patton Jr., Patton
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You're a quick thinker and spiteful. I can respect that. You won't be killed, Bikke.
—Sarda, Eight Bit Theater
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But there is neither East nor West, nor Border nor Breed nor Birth, when two strong men come face to face, though they come from the ends of the Earth.
—Rudyard Kipling Ballad of East and West.
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The only enemy worth your admiration is one who has accepted the superiority of mankind and knelt before you to be executed. All others are to be despised. Honor means nothing when it is used to oppose the Emperor's will.
—The Catechisms Martial, Warhammer 40000
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"L will die this easily?"
—Light Yagami (sounding disappointed while plotting his rival's death), Death Note
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Farewell, Sonic, my admirable adversary.
—Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik, Sonic Adventure 2
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You make a good other.
—Roxas, Kingdom Hearts II
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Signum: You're strong, Testarossa. |
"Not bad! I guess I chose the right guy to be my archenemy."
—Bowser, Super Mario Galaxy
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"'A man is made by the quality of his enemies.' Maric told me that once. I wonder if it's more a compliment to you or me."
—Loghain Mac Tir, Dragon Age
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"Shanedan, Hawke. I expected you. Marass toh ebra-shok. You alone are basalit-an. [Addressing nobles] This is what respect looks like bas! Some of you will never earn it!"
—The Arishok, Dragon Age II
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"At least thou art valiant; beyond all whom I have met. And they lie who say that we of our part do not honour the valour of our foes."
—Glaurung, father of dragons, The Silmarillion (although he's being less than honest)
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The courage of your enemy honors you
—Chinese proverb
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The Courier: "There is wisdom in retreat, Legate" |
"I regret that we meet in this way. You and I are of a kind. In a different reality, I could have called you friend."
—Romulan Commander, Star Trek: The Original Series, "Balance of Terror"
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"Now heroes are the ones who cherish lofty designs in their bosoms and have plans to achieve them. They have all-embracing schemes, and the whole world is at their mercy...The only heroes in the world are you and I."
—Cao Cao to Liu Bei, Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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"These men living out here eating rice and beans, sleeping out here in the cold on these rags; these are some fucking hard men. You ladies bitch if you get an MRE without a fucking Pop-Tart."
—Pappy, Generation Kill
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"You're a magnificent opponent Superman. But even you must realize it's hopeless."
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Ahiyeaftah was a young caligrapher forced to defend her family's honorafter her father was insulted by a female from a rival clan. It was her first duel, and though her opponent was no stronger everyone knew that Ahiyeaftah was much less skillful. She approached her father and asked: "Teach me how to begin a duel, so that although I must lose this fight, I will not disgrace our family." Her father obliged, instructing her in the basic fighting stances. |
Jem'hader captain: Prepare yourself. I've found you a worthy opponent. |
Jem'hader captain: I can't beat this Klingon. All I can do is kill him. And that no longer interests me. |
From deep down in my stomach, with every inch of me, I pure, straight hate you. But goddammit do I respect you!
—Wes Mantooth, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
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You are brave. Balaan hokoron. [1] Your defeat brings me honor.
—Mirmulnir, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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- ↑ Worthy enemies.