The Marvel Cinematic Universe is heading into new avenues like the multiverse with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. With fresh and exciting heroes like Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk soon to debut, there are going to be new takes to enjoy. For now, though, the existing characters’ words can be used to find comfort, as the heroes have delivered dialogue that more than motivate.
Whether it’s an inherently brave person like Steve Rogers or a developing character like Natasha Romanoff who learned from her mistakes, it’s interesting to see how deep certain quotes are. These can be used to inspire everything from courage, creativity, and wisdom, so it’s worth taking a deeper look into the MCU’s quotes.
Ying-Nan
“You Are The Product Of All Who Came Before You – The Legacy Of Your Family.”
Ying-Nan made Shang-Chi realize that running away from his family wasn’t going to change where he came from. The latter had fled to the USA in hopes of starting anew, only to return to his home one way or the other. Ying-Nan’s advice was to make him reconcile his past to carry the best qualities of his family for the future.
It rings true in real life, too, since people come from various backgrounds and it’s their family and culture that guide them in their journeys. Ying-Nan inspired her nephew to step up to carry on his legacy without being bogged down by the burden – Shang-Chi needed to be empowered by the culture he was a part of.
Doctor Strange
“We Never Lose Our Demons. We Learn To Live With Them.”
There were quite a few surprises in store during Doctor Strange 2, but the titular character had learned an important life lesson in the first movie. While Karl Mordo became disillusioned by Kamar-Taj, Doctor Strange told him that running away wouldn’t bring him any peace.
Doctor Strange understood that dealing with problems was the right way because acting like they don’t exist wasn’t realistic. He had his own demons stemming from losing function of his hands to his failed relationship with Christine, but Doctor Strange was strong enough to live with the knowledge that he’d made mistakes.
Peggy Carter
“Sometimes The Best That We Can Do Is To Start Over.”
Some consider the variant Peggy Carter as a better Captain America than Steve Rogers, but the Sacred Timeline Peggy was by no means on a lower level. She had to live her life without Steve after the latter had been encased in ice, with the two reuniting when Peggy was nearing death.
Peggy had become wise to how the world worked by then, advising Steve that starting over was how he could move on. Steve felt like he was a man out of time, to which Peggy countered that he needed to give his current life a chance. It holds true in the general sense since people can always try again because failure in one area doesn’t mean they will fail someplace else.
Natasha Romanoff
“I Don’t Judge People On Their Worst Mistakes.”
To many fans, Natasha was the heart of the Avengers for the way she brought everyone together. The first indication that she looked for the best in others was when she instantly forgave Hawkeye for his actions during the time when Loki had him under his control.
When Hawkeye wanted to blame himself, Natasha countered that it didn’t make him a bad person. Her justification was that she looked for the capacity for good. By staying true to this practice, Natasha took these words to a greater level when she became the leader of the Avengers after Thanos’ Snap.
Nick Fury
“You Never Know. You Hope For The Best And Make Do With What You Get.”
Nick Fury said this quote when Natasha asked him if he knew she would fall in love with Bruce Banner down the line. Fury claimed he didn’t plan that in advance and just wanted capable people around each other, with the hope that they would bring the best out in each other.
Fury founded the Avengers based on his adventures with Captain Marvel and learned that great things can happen when least expected. He sought to inspire the Avengers to feel the same way. Hoping something great to come out of whatever experience a person has is the perfect mentality to have.
Ho Yinsen
“Don’t Waste It. Don’t Waste Your Life.”
Yinsen’s final words to Tony were to push the latter into becoming the hero he’s now known as. Yinsen hoped Tony would use his new lease in life to give up his formerly self-centered ways since Tony had a gifted mind that just needed a mentor who could truly see the potential in him.
As it turned out, Tony didn’t waste his life and ended up saving the entire universe. Yinsen’s words can apply to real-life as well, as anyone can choose to do right by carrying an altruistic attitude. Yinsen’s quote is great motivation for those who are searching for meaning, as simply appreciating life can inspire great ideas.
T’Challa
“In Times Of Crisis, The Wise Build Bridges, While The Foolish Build Barriers.”
T’Challa became a wiser man after Erik Killmonger’s attempt at starting wars around the world through Wakanda. He realized that the country’s practice of isolating itself was wrong because they had a responsibility to help people with the power they had.
T’Challa saw that uniting the world was a far better thing because the opposite was turning characters like W’Kabi and Killmonger into revolutionaries who became xenophobic. This quote can be contextualized in normal circumstances as well since the idea is to be motivated enough to give new relationships and friends a chance.
Thor Odinson
“It’s Time For Me To Be Who I Am Rather Than Who’s I’m Supposed To.”
Many feel burdened by expectations others have of them, whether it’s their friends or family. After the Battle of Earth, Thor plucked up the courage to admit that he didn’t want to be a king and went out in search of who he’s really supposed to be now that he didn’t have the prospect of the throne weighing him down.
Thor had been brought up with the belief that he absolutely needed to become king one day, which had turned him everything from prideful, nervous, and uncertain. By letting this go, Thor was now free. The quote inspires others to search for what makes them happy because that’s something no one should compromise on.
Steve Rogers
“I Can Do This All Day.”
Captain America undoubtedly had one of the best exits in the MCU, having reunited with Peggy after spending the majority of his life fighting. He was never the biggest man in the yard but Steve always had the biggest heart. It came down to this quote, which meant he carried a never-say-die attitude.
It’s not easy to be brave, especially when things seem dire But Steve’s simple words are meant to evoke a sense of hope – a person is most likely going to what they if they keep trying. If nothing else, at least that person can rest assured that they give it their all, as Steve did each time he was in a conflict.
Tony Stark
“Everything’s Going To Work Out Exactly The Way It’s Supposed To.”
Tony’s final words are essentially how the world works, in that things are out of everyone’s control and fate will work out as it’s supposed to. Tony reached this level of wisdom after making peace with his parents’ deaths and finding the courage to participate in the Time Heist.
His last speech was meant to give closure and comfort to his family and friends. Those who feel disheartened about the future can learn from this quote that things will flow naturally and that happier times will come when they’re supposed to.
