The wisdom of Iroh:

The character Iroh from the animated series Avatar: the last airbender and Avatar: the legend of Korra
have come to be a great role model for me. Do not fool yourselves from the fact that this is a children's show, as the wisdom of his teachings could truly make all of us a lot happier.
I present to you, the wise words of Iroh:

"Protection and power are overrated. I think you are very wise to choose happiness and love. There are reasons each of us are born. We have to find those reasons"

"You are not the man you used to be. You are stronger and wiser and freer than you ever used to be. And now you have come at the crossroads of the destiny. Its time for you to choose. Its time for you to choose good"

"Sometimes life is like this dark tunnel, you can’t always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you just keep moving, you will come to a better place"

"It is important to draw wisdom from different places. If you take it from only one place it become rigid and stale"

"pride is not the opposite of shame, but it’s source. True humility is the only antidote to shame"

"Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not"

"Sick of tea? That’s like being sick of breathing!?"

"[Iroh has just watched a group of boys accidently kick a ball through a window] [to the boys] It is usually best to admit mistakes when they occur, and to seek to restore honor. [Angry Man coming to the window] But not this time. Run!"

"While it is always best to believe in one’s self, a little help from others can be a great blessing"

"[crying] I was never angry with you. I was sad, because I was afraid you’d lost your way"

"You know, Prince Zuko, destiny is a funny thing. You never know how things are going to work out. But if you keep an open mind and an open heart, I promise you will find your own destiny someday"

"At my age, there is really only one big surprise left, and I’d just as soon leave it a mystery"

"There’s nothing wrong with a life of peace and prosperity. I suggest you think about what it is that you want from your life, and why"

"So this is how the great commander Zhao acts in defeat… disgraceful! Even in exile my nephew is more honorable then you. Thanks again for the tea. It was delicious"

"Be careful what you wish for, Admiral. History is not always kind to its subjects"

"You must never give into dispair. Allow yourself to slip down that road and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength"

"Your critical decision – what you did beneath that lake. It was such a conflict with your image of yourself that you are now at war within your own mind and body"

"You are going through a metamorphosis, my nephew. It will not be a pleasant experience but when you come out of it. You will be the beautiful prince you were always meant to be"

"I know your not supposed to cry over spilled tea, but [cries] it’s just so sad"

"Is it your own destiny? Or is it a destiny someone else has tried to force on you?"

"You have light and peace inside of you. If you let it out, you can change the world around you"

"Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else"

"Even in the material world, you will find that if you look for the light, you can often find it. But if you look for the dark, that is all you will ever see"

"Many things that seem threatening in the dark Become welcoming when we shine light on them"

I hope that some of his wisdom will help you, as it has helped me, to find yourself and bring balance to your spirit.

Many hugs,
Kira