Master Splinter quotes from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

View Quote My sons, your training is not yet complete. But you will become the warriors that legends are made of.

View Quote Listen closely, April. I don't remember a time before living in that laboratory. That fateful night started like any other: Sachs gave us our injections, your father made sure our vital signs were strong, and you as always provided us with a special treat. After the brothers went to sleep, I heard loud voices... it was the smell of smoke. Alarms sounded. Your father had discovered the truth behind the man he was working for. He set fire to the lab; his last breath was taken trying to destroy Shredder's plan. I was terrified. But then you appeared, and ushered us to safety. I never had a voice, then. But I thank you now, April.

View Quote Like all children, they were drawn to the distractions of popular culture. And I knew, one day they would want to explore the world above. [remembers the young turtles dancing to Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl"] They would be ridiculed. They would need to learn to protect themselves, both mentally and physically. [while sweeping, Splinter finds a book on ninjutsu] And then I found a way. First, I would teach myself the ancient art of ninjutsu. The others followed my lead, accelerating at a wondrous rate. Their gift was also their passion; they lived, breathed and dreamed of martial arts. Then, they were ready.

View Quote Splinter: [first lines; voiceover] You're extraordinary, my sons. Unlike anything the world has ever seen. Bowed in greatness, destined to protect the people of New York! A dark force is growing: a criminal organization known as the Foot Clan, so named because they step over the good people of this city with no regard. Their leader, the Shredder, will come at you with ferocity. His Foot Clan will outnumber you! The people of New York will look upon you as their only hope. Eyes focused. Elbows locked. Stance lowered. And we begin. Be one with the blades! Lead their path I know you are eager to answer their calls, but your training is not yet complete. The world below must remain your home. As your father, you must trust me. Patience. You're not yet ready to go above ground, but I believe when that day comes, when you rise to the streets, you will be responsible for amazing things.

View Quote Donnie: Guys, we got a bogey. [the Turtles freeze as Splinter flashes a bright white light behind them]
Splinter: Where have you been? [knocks down Leonardo]
Raph: We were working out! [gets knocked down]
Donnie: I forgot to soak my retainer! [tries to run, but gets knocked down]
Mikey: I'm totally sleepwalking! Mikey's sleeping, and walking, he's totally innocent! [gets knocked down]

View Quote Splinter: Nearly eleven hours in the Ha'Shi, and not one of you has broken.
Raph: [balancing on a tricycle and knitting] I ain't breakin' if Donnie ain't breakin'.
Donnie: [balancing on a spinning table and balancing Ping-Pong balls] Experiencing intense nausea, but not breaking. [Splinter spins the table; Donnie groans]
Mikey: [doing handstands on a spinning office chair] Guys... I'm in the zone! There is literally nothing that can break me right now! [Splinter throws a pizza on the table before him] Starting to break...
Splinter: Of course, you've all tasted the 5-cheese pizza, but this... cheesemongers have speculated its existence for centuries. Da Vinci's original masterpiece. I submit to you... [opens pizza box] The Novantanove Formaggio, the 99-cheese pizza!
Mikey: It's not possible...
Donnie: Mikey, it's a trap! A pizza with that variety of cheese is a culinary impossibility!
Splinter: [holds out a piece to Michelangelo] Shall I list the ingredients? Cheddar... Provolone...
Leo: Mikey, don't you do it!
Splinter: Asiago...
Donnie: Keep it together!
Splinter: Taleggio...
Mikey: I don't even know what that is...
Splinter: Mozzarella, of course...
Mikey: [cracks] Alright, alright, alright! We left the lair because the Foot were taking hostages and we totally kicked butt, and there was this girl named April O'Neil who took our picture… but we took care of it!

View Quote Splinter: Shredder.
Shredder: All these years I've been trying to recreate the mutagen. And you... you just handed it to me.
Splinter: [draws his sword] You will not lay a hand on my sons!
Shredder: [laughs] Your sons? You think you're their father?