Fa Zhou Quotes in Mulan (1998)

Fa Zhou: Mulan...

Mulan: [kneels] Father. I brought you the sword of Shan-Yu, and the crest of the Emperor. They're gifts, to honor the Fa family.

[Fa Zhou drops the sword and crest on the ground and embraces Mulan]

Fa Zhou: The greatest gift and honor... is having you for a daughter.

Fa Zhou: My, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look, this one's late. But I'll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.

Mulan: You shouldn't have to go!

Fa Li: Mulan!

Mulan: There are plenty of young men to fight for China!

Fa Zhou: It is an honor to protect my country and my family.

Mulan: So you'll die for honor.

Fa Zhou: I will die doing what's right!

Mulan: But if you...

Fa Zhou: I know my place! It is time you learned yours.

Fa Zhou: I am ready to serve the emperor.

Mulan: Father! You can't go!

Fa Zhou: Mulan!

Mulan: Please, sir. My father has already fought for...

Chi Fu: Silence! You would do well to teach your daughter to hold her tongue in a man's presence.

Fa Zhou: Mulan, you dishonor me.

Fa Li: You must go after her. She could be killed!

Fa Zhou: If I reveal her, she will be.

Fa Zhou: Honorable ancestors, please help Mulan impress the matchmaker today.

[Little Brother runs by dragging a sack of feed; chickens start pecking the grain left behind]

Fa Zhou: Please. *Please* help her.