A character in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Yu Shu Lien quotes from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Michelle Yeoh

Tied for most-quoted character in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000): in 6 of its 17 quotes
Most scenes with: Li Mu Bai (2), Jen Yu (2)

A line from Yu Shu Lien

To repress one's feelings only makes them stronger.

More lines from Yu Shu Lien

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Yu Shu Lien

Whatever path you decide to take in this life... be true to yourself.

Scenes with Yu Shu Lien

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Yu Shu Lien

The Green Destiny Sword. You're giving it to Sir Te.

I am. He has always been our greatest protector.

Yu Shu Lien

I don't understand. How can you part with it? It's been with you a long time.

Too many men have died at its edge. It may look pure... , but only because blood washes so easily from its blade.

Jen Yu

It must exciting to be a fighter, to be totally free.

Yu Shu Lien

Fighters have rules, too. Friendship, trust, integrity. Always keep your promise. Without rules we wouldn't survive long.

Yu Shu Lien

It's a great fortune to marry into such a noble family.

Jen Yu

Is it? Actually, I like the great heroes in the books... just like you and Li Mu Bai. Marriage is a good thing. If only I could be free to live my own life... to choose who I love and love him in my own way. That's real happiness.

She should come to Wudan and become a disciple.

Yu Shu Lien

But Wudan does not accept women.

For her, they might make an exception. If not, I'm afraid she'll become a poisoned dragon.

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