History Quotes / WorthyOpponent

->''"So that was the [[SignatureMove Dempsey Role]]. A fast combination of punches that use the whole body. Once it starts you can't stop it. He got himself something amazing. Makunauchi's one hell of a guy."''

-->-- '''The Duke of Wellington''', on being asked to name the greatest general of his age

-->-- '''[[OurWerewolvesAreDifferent Evingolis]]''' to Literature/{{Kane}}, "Reflections on the Winter of My Soul"

->''"Put all their other men together in one scale, and poor Castlereagh in the other - single he plainly weighed them down... One can't help feeling a little for him, after being pitted against him for several years, pretty regularly. It is like losing a connection suddenly. Also he was a gentleman, and the only one amongst them."''

-->-- ''[[TheRival Mihaly A. Shilage]]/[[RedBaron Mr. X]]'', complimenting [[spoiler:[[TheMentor Wiseman]]]] moments before he shot him down, ''VideoGame/AceCombat7SkiesUnknown''

-->-- ''[[TheRival Mihaly A. Shilage]]/[[RedBaron Mr. X]]'', complimenting [[spoiler:[[TheMentor Wiseman]] moments before he shot him down, ''VideoGame/AceCombat7SkiesUnknown''

-->-- '''The Narrator''', quoting Yellow Thirteen's thoughts on [[PlayerCharacter Mobius 1]]'s extraordinary achievements, ''VideoGame/AceCombat04ShatteredSkies

-->-- '''Brett Thompson''', concluding his documentary on [[PlayerCharacter the Demon Lord of the Round Table]], ''VideoGame/AceCombatZeroTheBelkanWar

-->-- '''Player's Journal''', ''Videogame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim''

-->-- ''Videogame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim''

-->-- '''Hircine''', ''Videogame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim''

->''Lord of Admirals. So very many years have we battled. My finest opponent, the Mantle accepts all who live fiercely, who defend their young, who build and struggle and grow. And even those who dominate - [[HumansAreBastards as humans have dominated; cruelly, without wisdom.]] But for all of us, there is a time like this... And for you, that time is now. Know this, relentless enemy, killer of our children. Lord of Admirals. [[ZombieApocalypse Soon we will face the enemy you have faced,]] and we are afraid...''
-->-- '''The Didact to Forthencho, Lord of Admirals''', ''VideoGame/Halo4''

-->-- '''Light Yagami''', sounding disappointed while plotting his rival's death, ''Manga/DeathNote''

->'''Karna:''' Warrior who allows Saber of Black to possess his body, tell me your name.
->'''Sieg:''' My name is Sieg!
->'''Karna:''' A superb name! And now, with the utmost respect for the greatest rival I have come across in this second life, I shall hereby dedicate my most powerful attack to you!

[[folder:Fan Fiction]]

->''[[ComicBook/LexLuthor Luthor]] saw a new expression on Franchise/{{Superman}}'s face, now. Grimmer, more resolute, more vengeful. The Big Blue Bumpkin was finally getting down to business. In that, Luthor felt a bit of pride.''

-->-- '''Mari''' to Asuka, ''Manga/{{Evangelion 303}}'' [[http://eva303.smackjeeves.com/comics/2056817/024/ chapter 15]]

->''"You knew her the best. You knew all of her strengths and weaknesses, you’d been in her head enough times to know the moves she would make before she did. If anyone would be able (worthy) to match her in combat, it would be you- damned if you would let anyone else lay a hand on her. If she was going to be stopped, and she needed to be stopped, it was going to be by you or it was not going to happen at all. Her pride was yours, too."''
-->-- '''[[Webcomic/{{Homestuck}} Eridan]]''' about Feferi, ''[[http://spadefish.tumblr.com/post/115892613072/keepsake Gemstuck]]''

->“There’s no need for such unnecessary ritual. For you see, our souls have already made a pact of higher order!”\\
“He’s right!” [[spoiler:Nidai]] seconded with a voice just as loud as his. “We agreed and fought on equal grounds. There’s no lingering resentment on either side. We’re all good! Ahahaha!” He laughed heartily.\\

“That was a bit… anti-climactic.” Sonia commented and then clapped her hands. “But I’m happy for you both to be at peace with yourselves.”\\
“This was the fate that we chose and we had swore our oaths on that day.” Gundam added with a tone of pride. “We have transcended our mortal vessels and met in Valhalla. We may have been opponents but only on the battlefield. Make no mistake, we were rivals but not enemies.”

'''Kirk''': I'm not sure how to take that.
->'''Kerla''': Sincere admiration, Kirk.
->'''Chang''': From one warrior to another.
->'''Kirk''': Right...

->'''Student #1''': He is getting slow!
->'''Student #2''': He's been retired for five years.
->'''Student #1''': Ah, but he is still... ''[[VillainRespect John Wick.]]''

->''"Goku... Killing you is going to be the hardest thing I'll ever enjoy."''
-->-- '''Perfect Cell''', ''WebVideo/DragonballZAbridged''

->'''Cell''': You know, if you want my personal opinion, "Kikoho" is a pretty sad choice for last words. But to be fair... it's ''far'' from the worst decision you've made today....
->'''Tien''': Kiko- f*ck yourself.\\
'''Cell''': Aw, see? That's the spirit!
-->-- ''WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged''

->''"Magnificent! One last stand against me! A climactic showdown! Give me what your daddy couldn't, '''before I send you home to him!"'''''
-->--'''Perfect Cell''' to '''Gohan''', ''WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged''

->''"Take solace, Gohan. Though you will die here, you will not die alone. That is my final gift to you: a '''perfect death!"'''''
-->--'''Perfect Cell''', ''WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged''

->'''Dracula:''' [[SdrawkcabName Alucard]] is not here right now. You face count Dracula of Wallachia.\\
'''Anderson:''' Call yourself whatever you want, you crazy vampire bastard! I'm here to clease the Earth of your filth once and for all!\\
'''Dracula:''' Many have tried and failed. Yet if it is my fate to fall to your blade, so be it... worthy opponent.\\
'''Anderson:''' ...''time the fuck out.'' If we're doing this - and we ''are'' doing this - I'm not going to come swinging at ''Dracula''. I'm killing ''ALUCARD.''\\
'''Dracula:''' .... you ''do'' know [[LampshadeHanging it's just my name spelled backward-]]\\
'''Anderson:''' ''OF COURSE I DO!'' Shut up and bring him out!\\
'''Dracula:''' Very well... if you insist....\\
'''Alucard:''' [[PedophilePriest Hey there, padre! How's little Timmy?]] [[CrossesTheLineTwice Know the best way to get cum stains out of altar boy robes? HOLY WATER!]] ''Did you miss me?''\\
'''Anderson:''' [[BloodKnight Like coke after Lent!]]\\
'''Alucard:''' Wait, are we talking Cola or Cocai-
-->-- ''WebVideo/HellsingUltimateAbridged''

-->-- '''[[BigBad Cerdic]]''', ''Film/KingArthur''

->''Lord of Admirals. So very many years have we battled. My finest opponent, the Mantle accepts all who live fiercely, who defend their young, who build and struggle and grow. And even those who dominate - [[HumansAreBastards as humans have dominated; cruelly, without wisdom.]] But for all of us, there is a time like this... And for you, that time is now. Know this, relentless enemy, killer of our children. Lord of Admirals. [[ZombieApocalypse Soon we will face the enemy you have faced,]] and we are afraid...

->'''Dracula''': [[SdrawkcabName Alucard]] is not here right now. You face count Dracula of Wallachia.
->'''Anderson''': Call yourself whatever you want, you crazy vampire bastard! I'm here to clease the Earth of your filth once and for all!
->'''Dracula''': Many have tried and failed. Yet if it is my fate to fall to your blade, so be it... worthy opponent.
->'''Anderson''': ...''time the fuck out.'' If we're doing this - and we ''are'' doing this - I'm not going to come swinging at ''Dracula''. I'm killing ''ALUCARD.''
->'''Dracula''': .... you ''do'' know [[LampshadeHanging it's just my name spelled backward-]]
->'''Anderson''': ''OF COURSE I DO!'' Shut up and bring him out!
->'''Dracula''': Very well... if you insist....
->'''Alucard''': [[PedophilePriest Hey there, padre! How's little Timmy?]] [[CrossesTheLineTwice Know the best way to get cum stains out of altar boy robes? HOLY WATER!]] ''Did you miss me?''
->'''Anderson''': [[BloodKnight Like coke after Lent!]]

-->-- '''ComicBoook/TheRiddler''', ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries''

-->-- '''Vergil''', ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry3''

--> '''Col. McCullough''', ''Film/WarForThePlanetOfTheApes''

-->-- '''Admiral John Tovey'''

->'''The Courier:''' There is wisdom in retreat, Legate\\
'''Legate Lanius:''' As for Wisdom... There is wisdom in your words, wo/man of the west. Know that I shall return East. I shall not remain there forever. On that day, the strength of [[TheFederation the bear]] shall be tested. If the West is one day filled with ones such as you, perhaps it shall be a worthy fight indeed.