“If the world chooses to become my enemy… Then I will fight. Like I always have.”,

Shadow, Sonic 06

Ozai: (bitterly) It was to teach you respect.

Zuko: It was cruel! And it was wrong.

Ozai: Then you have learned nothing.

Zuko: No, I’ve learned everything! And I had to learn it on my own.

Avatar: the Last Airbender

“They say suffering brings wisdom. If that is the case, then I intend to make you very wise.”

Optimus Prime, Transformers Comics