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15 Inspiring 'Cobra Kai' Quotes to Bring Out Your Inner Karate Kid

“Never mind your past mistakes; don’t let them determine your future.”

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Cobra Kai fans have so many reasons to love Netflix's spinoff of The Karate Kid. Between the reintroduction of some of The Karate Kid's most legendary characters (that includes heroes and villains), the fun filming locations, and the action-packed plot—the series is a huge hit for obvious reasons. And let's not forget about Cobra Kai's many inspiring quotes.

The show has given us so many iconic lines throughout its five-year run. Somehow, the Cobra Kai characters always seem to know exactly what to say, even during the most intense moments. Whether it's a heated conversation between frenemies Johnny (William Zabka) and Danny (Ralph Macchio), or some funny banter between Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) and Robby, you know it's going to be good. And the best part is we have five seasons' worth of quotes—and counting!

As we prepare for Cobra Kai season 6 (and undoubtably some more great quotes!), we thought it would be a good idea to lay out some of the best lines from every season so far. Read on for the most unforgettable Cobra Kai quotes, and let us know in the comments section which ones are your favorites!

1

Johnny Lawrence

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“Two cobras in the jungle. One kills the strongest lion, the other kills a crippled monkey. Which cobra do you want to be?”

2

Johnny Lawrence

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“I may not always win, but I never back out of a fight.”

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3

Carmen Diaz

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“Never mind your past mistakes; don’t let them determine your future.”

4

Kumiko

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“Put good into the world and good will come back to you.”

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5

Daniel LaRusso

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“Many of us used to be enemies. But rivalries don’t need to last forever.”

6

Robby Keene

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“We may have taken some losses. But it’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish.”

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7

Johnny Lawrence

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“If I’m extra hard on you, it’s because you have the ability to be better than me.”

8

Miguel Diaz

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“You’re a sensei. It’s who you are. If you can’t see that, you’re blind.”

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9

Samantha LaRusso

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“Everybody’s got a sob story. Doesn’t give you the right to be a bully.”

10

Amanda LaRusso

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“We’ve been here five minutes, and I’ve already seen ten people I hate. It’s Christmas alright.”

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11

Miguel Diaz

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“There’s no honor in being merciless.”

12

John Kreese

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“A true cobra feels no sympathy for its meals.”

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13

Daniel LaRusso

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“If you have hate in your heart, then you have already lost.”

14

Daniel LaRusso

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“When the fight comes to you, you have to be ready to fight back.”

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15

Hawk

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“You just gotta feel the energy and just live in the moment, you know?”

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Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs. 

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