The Wisdom of Uncle Iroh: Why It Matters

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  • Just some pseudo-philosophical reflections on the wisest man in fiction. Iroh's wisdom is proof positive of the impact that fiction and fantasy can have on us. Despite Iroh not being real, his words very much are, and we can learn a lot from the messages he imparts. Iroh is one of the best examples of masculinity in fiction because of his incredible wisdom, which we will now explore.
    0:00 - 2:18 Why Fictional Characters Matter
    2:18 - 6:10 Pride, Shame, and Humility
    6:10 - 9:10 Despair and Hope
    9:10 - 11:18 Self-Reliance
    11:18 - 15:28 Power and Love
    15:28 - 18:10 Conclusion
    #iroh
    #wisdom
    #avatarthelastairbender
    #atla
    #masculinity
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  • @master_samwise
    @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +241

    Clip is supposed to say "I don't want to survive. I want to live!" at 8:08. Not sure what happened to the audio there.

    • @DiamondKingStudios
      @DiamondKingStudios 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      What about at 9:57? Another audio cutout there.

    • @soysaucerb
      @soysaucerb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      @@DiamondKingStudios Samwise: "Sometimes you really might just get stretched too thin..." Bilbo: "... like butter over too much bread."

    • @DiamondKingStudios
      @DiamondKingStudios 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@soysaucerb thanks

    • @UpperCumberlandGamers
      @UpperCumberlandGamers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Might've been copyright

    • @MrOutOfMana
      @MrOutOfMana 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      A invalid copyright claim.

  • @nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115
    @nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1144

    I just want to become someone who makes Uncle Iroh proud.

    • @domi6026
      @domi6026 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

      I’m proud of you

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +121

      Don't we all?

    • @nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115
      @nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      @@master_samwiseYes... but we arrive to this idea very late for some of us...

    • @Soup11180
      @Soup11180 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Who doesn't?

    • @asp2655
      @asp2655 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I think you just saying/trying that would make him proud

  • @henrylanglois
    @henrylanglois 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +499

    every kid deserves an Iroh in their life.

    • @stormerkromy988
      @stormerkromy988 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Always try to be who you lacked in life.
      If there isn't one, be them

    • @cupidok2768
      @cupidok2768 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Idk y ppl like iroh. Americans dont care act or be this ever. Thats y ppl trending dont act like iroh

    • @AJWhite-qi3jo
      @AJWhite-qi3jo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      It is often the lack of a person like Iroh that makes people turn into monsters.

    • @guguludugulu
      @guguludugulu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't agree that they deserve it. To deserve something means to work for something and get it.
      However I do believe they need it and therefore should have it.

    • @guguludugulu
      @guguludugulu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Or in other words - everyone would benefit from having Iroh in their lives, so let's give them Iroh!

  • @MarcHatePage
    @MarcHatePage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +161

    my favourite Iroh quote actually comes from TLOK: "If you look for the light, you can often find it. But if you look for the dark, that's all you will ever see."

    • @Rainer2424
      @Rainer2424 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      “If you aim for nothing, you’ll never miss it”

  • @lindthechaoticheretic8708
    @lindthechaoticheretic8708 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +352

    "I beleive people can change their lives, if they want to. I beleive in secnod chances."
    My favorite Uncle Iroh quote.

    • @dr.calibrations7984
      @dr.calibrations7984 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      He has to. Because he needed a second chance. When he was General Iroh he was nearly as bad as Ozai.

    • @ownlydown5933
      @ownlydown5933 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Even my ex that cheated on me? 😂😂

  • @Espadajin
    @Espadajin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +168

    Everyone thinks they are a badass until Uncle Iroh sings "leaves from the vine"

    • @limaalphacharlie
      @limaalphacharlie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Iroh makes me want to leave everything behind and dedicate myself to entering the spirit world, just to give him a hug.

    • @gdYTf
      @gdYTf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Oh yeah...

    • @user-by9lg6tu2z
      @user-by9lg6tu2z หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I think being comfortable crying is badass! As long as we don't wollow over it xD

  • @Explodingstrawberry125
    @Explodingstrawberry125 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +72

    And Zuko's Arc came full circle when he tells Sokka "You have you try every time. You can't quit just because you're afraid you might fail" at the Boiling Rock, truly passing down Iroh's teachings, and even emulating him. Again, ATLA shows its masterful writing by showing the growth of multiple characters at once.

  • @michaelmoreno7889
    @michaelmoreno7889 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +199

    The respect for the wisdom of the members of white lotus is so refreshing and a source of real strength for the gaang that so many people deride and demean. Even with Uncle Iroh many people think he is unredeemable because of his sins as a general in the fire nation, but he is a source of wisdom because he changed from such depth.

  • @TheTabby
    @TheTabby 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    I never realized this until now, but my Grandma was my Uncle Iroh. She was a woman of strength and beauty who always worked hard and cared for her family to no end. She had an....innocent wisdom to her, but she knew what she was talking about and was not ignorant of the world. She went through hardships with grace and always put me, her granddaughter, above all else. No matter how sick she was, she would make me my favorite meal. No matter how tired she was after work, she would pick me up everyday and feed me dinner and play with me. She passed away a few months ago and I felt so lost without her. Lately, I've just been trying to embody everything about her that I loved, and use her as a guide on how to take care of my significant other and our home. I have noticed that our lives have been much brighter lately, and I like to think it's because of my Grandmother's love, the love that she taught me how to share.
    I loved this video. I always felt that Uncle Iroh was very much under appreciated by fans.

    • @user-xe4tu1iz9o
      @user-xe4tu1iz9o 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    • @deadpool3king477
      @deadpool3king477 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      So sorry for ur loss❤❤😢

    • @BarrioFinoNYC90
      @BarrioFinoNYC90 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My sincere and humble condolences
      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @WingZero761
    @WingZero761 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +98

    "Destiny is a funny thing. You never know how things are going to work out. But, if you keep an open mind and open heart, I promise you will find your own destiny someday."
    Life has truly shown me that no truer words I heard had shown itself correct. Iroh has been such a wealth of wisdom and words to help get through the days when we need it. ATLA is something I do hope to show to the next generation.

  • @sophiabenz6335
    @sophiabenz6335 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +219

    “But I’m trying.” What a powerful statement and sentiment. Your Avatar videos always hold so much wisdom, you don’t even know how fast I clicked when I saw the notification haha! You’re like Uncle Iroh’s protégée 🙌🏻

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      That is high praise!

  • @yurkdawg
    @yurkdawg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    Not to oversimplify such potentially deep topics, but it seems that a common theme to Iroh's wisdom is that anything (e.g. pride, love...food ;) ...) can become a vice when taken to an extreme.
    I love how the whole purpose of the Avatar is not [simply] something as trite as "good triumphing over evil." Instead his/her purpose is to bring *balance* to the world.

  • @leosmith-moores1213
    @leosmith-moores1213 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    "If done well; the audience won't even notice the influence of the author on their creation" truly an inspiring quote

  • @samuelkirshner2999
    @samuelkirshner2999 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    A wise man is not just someone who has wisdom but one that seeks it.

  • @jonahwellnitz4282
    @jonahwellnitz4282 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    It's insane how no matter how many years pass Iroh's wisdom holds true and helps make us better people.

  • @crusader2112
    @crusader2112 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +114

    Three paragons of positive masculinity:
    Iroh
    Aragorn
    Qui Gon Jinn
    Great video. 👍
    P.S. On love: Paul/Saul of Tarsus: "Without love we are nothing, Love is patient, Love is kind, It is not jealous, It doesn't boast, It isn't proud, It keeps no record of wrongs, It rejoices with the truth, It bears all things, It believes all things, It hopes all things, It endures all things, When everything else disappears, Faith, Hope and Love remain, But the greatest of these Is Love"

    • @lothara.schmal5092
      @lothara.schmal5092 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I’d say Kratos is also a good one, he’s more flawed than these ofc, but his journey of fatherhood is the journey of masculinity. In real history I’d say St.Joseph

    • @crusader2112
      @crusader2112 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@lothara.schmal5092 Kratos is good too, but I never played those games, so that’s why I didn’t put him on my list.

    • @SicFromTheKush
      @SicFromTheKush 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I'm an asshole but
      Aragorn*

    • @crusader2112
      @crusader2112 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@SicFromTheKush Thanks. 👍

    • @cube_2593
      @cube_2593 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You forgot Garmadon from Lego Ninjago

  • @cerouluxray6394
    @cerouluxray6394 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Iroh is the father figure we all needed, and desire to be.

  • @chowrites6179
    @chowrites6179 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Iroh was such a great character that I remember as young teen wanting to become someone that people could rely on like the entire does on Iroh

  • @Sarah-oy2lr
    @Sarah-oy2lr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    wow this really struck a chord. I’m someone who’s struggled a lot with mental health & self-image, and I think a lot of the unhelpful beliefs about myself stem from the prideful belief that I *should* be smarter/prettier/fitter/better than others. So, when I’m not, I feel shame and self-hatred. I think this is something I’ve realised before, but then felt ashamed that I was prideful, and used it as another reason to hate myself - but that *also* stems from feeling that I should be less prideful & better than others. By accepting that I’m human, no better or worse than anyone else, I can let go of these unrealistic expectations that I put on myself.
    Iroh’s quotes and your analysis really gave me a fresh perspective, so thank you.

    • @Eilonwy95
      @Eilonwy95 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel you on that cycle of shame that comes from pride. Definitely been there. Still struggle

  • @RensStoryteller
    @RensStoryteller 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    The highest honor you can do for yourself is to be someone Iroh would be proud of. It is the hight of your capacity to reach your true potential.

  • @davidnotonstinnett
    @davidnotonstinnett 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    We want to be boys who grow into men Iroh would be proud of.
    Growing into a man is realizing Iroh was always proud of you because you chose your own path.

  • @chiefspedias9642
    @chiefspedias9642 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Your discussion of humility echoed a sentiment captured in the book of Philippians.
    "...doing nothing from selfish ambition or vain glory, but with humility of mind regarding one another as more important than yourselves, not merely looking out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." (Philippians 2:3-4)
    Always encouraged to hear a voice of truth in the storm!

  • @bobbyvasseur894
    @bobbyvasseur894 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I am going through a very dark time in my life right now and was looking up uncle Iroh quotes to give me some sense of peace when I came across this video. Words cannot describe how much I needed this. I’m stuck in a state of not knowing what my next steps should be and it is incredibly difficult for me to accept help from others. I was crying through this whole thing, and I thank you for offering this wisdom and also a bit of your vulnerability.

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Whatever small way I can help!

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I hope you keep moving and things get better.

    • @bobbyvasseur894
      @bobbyvasseur894 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I truly appreciate creators like you who take the time to connect with your audience. You have officially earned my subscription. Thank you

  • @celestial9839
    @celestial9839 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I've recently have been struggling with self acceptance and I never expected a video about a childhood classic would make me feel better thank you so much

  • @jodieg6318
    @jodieg6318 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    So often the stories that really matter are about the triumph of hope over despair. Going all the way back to Pandora's box and other stories like it, there is so much wrong with world and humans in general but Hope is always what present to make us better no matter what the world throws at us.
    "Let there be goblin hordes, let there be terrible environmental threats, let there be giant mutated slugs if you really must, but let there also be hope. ... let us know that we do not live in vain." - Terry Pratchett, A Slip of the Keyboard.

  • @mario_1683
    @mario_1683 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    This was a very well narrated video! Thanks for covering Avatar. I think it is one of the best children cartoons. Just the ending is amazing, when Aang defeats Ozai, but spares him. It is such a powerful message.

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Absolutely. ATLA is top tier no matter in any genre that it fits into. The two final duels are absolutely incredible.

  • @tangero3462
    @tangero3462 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I lost my maternal grandfather when I was twelve, Iroh always reminded me of him--committed, wise, reserved, powerful, but always gentle and caring with his family. All I hope to achieve in this life is to turn my many failures into wisdom to pass on, I want to guide even one person like Iroh. If I save someone an ounce of heartache or a single drop of sweat, I feel like I've succeeded in that

  • @markdelavega4953
    @markdelavega4953 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I just hope that they will keep all of Uncle Iroh's wisdom in the upcoming Netflix Live Action...

  • @Called-to-Live
    @Called-to-Live 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Fire bending is cool, Uncle Iroh's wisdom is simply sublime!

  • @itsorcacraft9037
    @itsorcacraft9037 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    One of my favourite things about Iroh is that he fights for others and not for himself. The only time I can think of him not fighting to protect someone else is when he was captured.
    Edit: Would you be able to do a video on Bioshock 2. Maybe something about morality and how it affects everyone around you?

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      "Yes, but you are clearly outmatched!"
      I will add Bioshock 2 to the list! I've only played the first one, and that alone has enough content for a video, but I'd love to eventually getting around to both.

    • @itsorcacraft9037
      @itsorcacraft9037 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@master_samwise Bioshock is an amazing game and taught me a lot. Bioshock 2 is just as good. I hope you enjoy playing it

  • @lary6420
    @lary6420 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was never aiming to be like Iroh, but so many people say I'm like Iroh. So now I've made it my goal to be the best Iroh I can

  • @LazyOldFusspot_3428
    @LazyOldFusspot_3428 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Uncle Iroh, along with Gandalf, is easily one of the greatest fictional mentors EVER.

  • @Drifter2025
    @Drifter2025 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My 22 year old niece told me once that I reminded her of this character. After watching this, I don't know how to feel...

    • @Eilonwy95
      @Eilonwy95 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It’s high praise

    • @Drifter2025
      @Drifter2025 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Eilonwy95 I am seeing this now, because I had only watched the show in passing because I am 20 years older and my sister had her at a young age, so she was like a little sister to me.

    • @Eilonwy95
      @Eilonwy95 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Drifter2025nice! Well she obviously looks up to you.

  • @lancejewkes1666
    @lancejewkes1666 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Watching an Avatar video with Dark Souls and God of War music in the background made me unreasonably happy

  • @Ratabulous
    @Ratabulous 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A great exploration of Zuko’s experience of toxic shame and how overcoming it is possible but difficult. I particularly enjoyed the comparison between Zuko being very prideful and very ashamed. For those dealing with toxic shame, we vascular between feeling worthless and feeling godlike. It’s hard to just ‘be’ a flawed human being, and humility and self compassion are the only way to move forward.

  • @kirbyspixiecraft
    @kirbyspixiecraft 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Your reflections and character analysis' are always so incredible to listen to! Keep up the amazing content :)

  • @krumelmonster1278
    @krumelmonster1278 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for trying your best. I myself have given in to despair the last few weeks but I'm slowly trying to snap out of it again. And your video reminded me that trying to is all it needs. So thank you! ❤

  • @randomsmall-governmentguy2221
    @randomsmall-governmentguy2221 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    One of my favorites TH-camrs talking at length about my favorite character in all of literature. What a treat!

  • @anamarijag.3512
    @anamarijag.3512 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I was a small child, I used to answer the question "What do you want to be when I grow up" with "good" (meaning - a good, kindhearted person). People would sometimes laugh finding that cute and would sometimes even laugh at me. As that's not what they had in mind.
    Listening to this video, I realised it's easy to loose some things out of sight when things get rough in life, but staying true to that inner goodness is a goal for me to have in life. Unapologetically so.
    That's one of the many reasons why ATLA resonates with me and why I always come back for some more. Somehow in this period of my life, I needed to hear the things you've said in this video and I'm grateful to you and the community for it. Once again I feel relieved and have found my intrinsic motivation

  • @ggpt9641
    @ggpt9641 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you Master Samwise for talking about what a good man looks like from your own view. It's so so helpful indeed to draw wisdom from many different places, and to love by elevating someone else in balance with ourselves. Balance to love both ourselves and others harmoniously.

  • @plazma5343
    @plazma5343 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you. I discovered the show last month at 32.
    That first quote had me stop the video and think about it, and you gave me some additionnal thinking points :)
    What a wonderfull family show, cannot wait for my kids to be old enough that we watch it together :)

  • @TheDoctorProfessor
    @TheDoctorProfessor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The quote from C.S. Lewis you mentioned is from G.K Chesterton, who was a major influence on Lewis and his works

  • @unavezms8167
    @unavezms8167 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    "I mean just look at the divorce rates in Holywood. What are they 217%?"
    I haven't counted but I think you are close to the truth. So many people who seem to thing money and fame are the most important thing,

  • @viktorkarlsson3662
    @viktorkarlsson3662 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What to say.. Just fantastic, thank you♥️

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! I know I loved making it.

  • @devinbuettgenbach2941
    @devinbuettgenbach2941 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I hope that I have been a good representative of Uncle Iroh to my nieces and nephews. It's the least I could do for such an amazing man who pulled me out of some very dark places in my past.

  • @tanyamhami
    @tanyamhami 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ummmm why am I crying listening to this??? 😢😢😢😢 I'm glad to have found your channel! Excellent content!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @reimannsum9077
    @reimannsum9077 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The best character in the franchise from the perspective of masculine representation.

  • @FGCbaronkorvo
    @FGCbaronkorvo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every time you upload an Avatar video it just makes my day. Easily my favorite show of all time (I watch through it with my family every summer) and Iroh is such a big reason why. Can't wait for the chance to go back and watch more of your fantastic videos!

  • @ancodeath8510
    @ancodeath8510 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    12:52 Love the “Gywn Lord of Cinder” theme in the background

  • @frozenscarface
    @frozenscarface 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    14:45 you did not have to put this here, but in the point im at in my own relationship, i keep falling back into the comfort of "they love me back, i think" and its the only point where I keep asking myself, am I happy? They give me the sweet lullaby that is "I love you" but I never feel it, they have never shown it to me. At some point the words ring hallow and all I feel is numb, where my perspective of love is warped, I feel no desire of others in fear that I might just get the same treatment. Thank you for the small 15 seconds but those 15 seconds really shaken me to look at what is it I really value in a relationship.

  • @bart10050
    @bart10050 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Generally I've known more struggle than people around me, which blesses me with experience and insight to help others, but curses me because even my friends often don't know how to help me when I finally crack and reach out, which is painful. I slightly resented them for this for some time, but after a while I've accepted this, and now love them so much, because they will turn earth upside down to help me in the ways they ARE able.
    It's difficult to reach out, and people might not always directly be able to offer what you require, but sometimes what you really need is simply someone that loves you, even if they show it differently.

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      THIS. It can be so frustrating to be on either side of that exchange, whether you are the person desperately in need of help, but can't seem to receive the aid you need, or to be the person who wants nothing more than to support and love your friend/spouse/whatever but can't seem to find the words to say or the thing to do.
      I think you hit the nail on the head that, at the end of the day, as long as we TRY to love each other as best we can, and approach each other with that generous attitude, we will in fact help each other.

    • @bart10050
      @bart10050 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@master_samwise Exactly. Offering to be there if one needs it, is often enough. Then it's a game of ping pong (verbal back and forth) to figure out what the solution is and if you can make it happen. You'll find the best of things, really. One of my friends has no idea how to reply, ever. But she makes me feel heard, which calms me down significantly. I didn't even know that was a possibility...

  • @E5PY
    @E5PY 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Surprise top tier motivational self help video while I am in a bit if a low. Adding to my favorites playlist for sure.
    Thank you for this video

  • @guguludugulu
    @guguludugulu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid. You're obviously progressing, and I'm here for it!

  • @josephminimo1353
    @josephminimo1353 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A channel with a soul
    Well done.

  • @Neropol14
    @Neropol14 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It is one of the few videos on TH-cam where I learned something about life. Thank you for this lesson.

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank Iroh (or rather, those who created him). But I appreciate the kind words.

  • @marcoglara2012
    @marcoglara2012 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are doing a great job with these breakdowns, my friend.
    Please keep them coming.

  • @marcostran5683
    @marcostran5683 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Is that dark souls music I hear?

  • @7mixam
    @7mixam 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was a great reflection. I just ended therapy and it became clear that I have problems with being satisfied with what I am doing. So I really get the point of what you described here and can relate to what you said about yourself. No human is perfect and ever will be and that ist good. As you said: diversity is a great gift and we all should be open and good to each other especially the ones you love!

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We all need each other so much. Life can get a lot easier once we accept that.

  • @thesamwise6577
    @thesamwise6577 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Something about your calm, but passionate way of speaking moves me to great emotion, just like many of the characters you make these videos about did. Thank you for making these.

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @Sweet.Willey
    @Sweet.Willey 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Always loved that C.S. Lewis quote. I used it for a best man speech for a buddy of mine. Great video!

  • @frogvonneumann9761
    @frogvonneumann9761 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great video, thank you so much!

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @elijahfish9635
    @elijahfish9635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video. I love the humility shown in this video.

  • @vincentcleaver1925
    @vincentcleaver1925 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I want to be Uncle Iroh when I grow up...

  • @PatrickXG95
    @PatrickXG95 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your videos. They just keep getting better!

  • @Nebroc420
    @Nebroc420 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was such a beautiful video, I needed to hear this but I didn't even realise it

  • @JulieShock
    @JulieShock 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love properly ordered your sounding Bishop Barron. I love finding truths beyond the very religious world.

  • @horizonwireless
    @horizonwireless 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this, until now I never really understood what he was saying entirely, but thanks to you breaking it down, I understand. Thank you, and I also thank the creators of this show for these gems of wisdom

  • @sleepyhyrule6894
    @sleepyhyrule6894 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "It's time for you to look inward and begin asking yourself the big questions. Who are you, and what do you want?"

  • @toxisists
    @toxisists 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Master Samwise! Your videos keep me positive and productive during work. Thank you

  • @MoistHaggis
    @MoistHaggis 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This channel is turning into an uncle iroh fan page and I’m here for it

  • @studbrickfilms7965
    @studbrickfilms7965 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a phenomenal video! I love your analysis, your reflections, and your wisdom. Thank you for sharing!
    I especially loved to hear what you had to say about pride, shame, and virtue. Such simple wisdom that just needed to be said aloud. Fantastic work, Master Samwise!

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @jamesgoerge2487
    @jamesgoerge2487 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    At 8:07 "I don't want to survive, I want to live" - Captain B. McCrea, VA Jeff Garlin

  • @Xxkevym33xX
    @Xxkevym33xX 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want to see your channel grow. Your message spread and for you to gain the traction you deserve

  • @DFuegoH
    @DFuegoH 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the most profound videos I've seen. Deserves many more views. Keep up the good work friend

  • @BeeLockinYorDoor
    @BeeLockinYorDoor 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    7:59 this reminded me of my favorite line from Ekko in Arcane; "It isn't enough to give people what they need to survive, you need to give them what they need to live"
    f*ck I cannot wait for season 2

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here. Arcane is so stupidly good.

  • @TheFreeRunPorject
    @TheFreeRunPorject 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Keep it up! Im really enjoying all of your videos

  • @welcometothemachine321
    @welcometothemachine321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for your channel. 💜

  • @erict6276
    @erict6276 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A beautiful video man. Thank you for your analysis and perspective! Iroh is a fantastic role model, and I also do the best that I can to keep his words in mind.
    Also, as a huge GOW fan I love the connections you made in this video, and the small snippets of both Kratos’ and Faye’s music were wonderful inclusions!

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you! Obviously I really enjoyed GoW too, and the music is so dang good that I can't help but include it. God bless the video game studios and their willingness to let their content be used royalty free on YT.

    • @erict6276
      @erict6276 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@master_samwise amen to that my brother! Also just finished watching your GoW video as well. 10/10 cannot wait for a sequel on Ragnarök sometime! All the best

  • @jitenburusubillie2670
    @jitenburusubillie2670 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I already knew I was in that “survival” stage but it took me this video to really accept where I am

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm always surprised when I see comments like this. Like, dang, I shouldn't be allowed to actually affect how people see themselves. But anyway, if my words (or, rather, my interpretation of Iroh's words) helped in any small way, I'm so glad. You keep trying, striving, and living, my friend.

  • @a.munroe
    @a.munroe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want to be myself. I also want that self to be a person who makes Uncle Iroh feel like his job is done 😊

  • @ervinstankovic2462
    @ervinstankovic2462 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your videos they are deep, thought provoking and clear!

  • @Black_Guy
    @Black_Guy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree with a lot of what you said about love being the desire and work towards another's good and the love of money being a love of power. These are things I have thoroughly contemplated, and to hear you speak them is awesome.
    I feel we are of similar minds. My hope is that you are a saved man of Jesus.

  • @Eilonwy95
    @Eilonwy95 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Iroh is just the best!

  • @smartie3604
    @smartie3604 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    once again wise words that I'll continue to listen to

  • @gingerdom5623
    @gingerdom5623 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm glad you referred to my 2nd fav piece of media, too😊

  • @krhn-sv3mx
    @krhn-sv3mx หลายเดือนก่อน

    this video actually helped me a way thank you for planning the post

  • @DreamyAileen
    @DreamyAileen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    there's something darkly comedic about hearing Gwyn's theme in a video as wholesome as this one

  • @matthewmccoyd2578
    @matthewmccoyd2578 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Anyone else wanna hear a convo between him, Oogway and Paarthurnax?

  • @icecell
    @icecell 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think this is your best video to date. Totally gonna rewatch just to digest everything. Awesome work master Samwise. ^^

  • @Kittygotclaws777
    @Kittygotclaws777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Avatar has been apart of my life for over a decade as well. I've always found uncle Iroh helpful when i needed guidance but couldn't find it in my real life. I enjoyed this video and watched it with friends who also like Avatar last airbender. They also enjoyed watching your video...and my 8months son was interested 😊
    I also think you talk well. i feel comfortable listening.

  • @gasmaskloner6180
    @gasmaskloner6180 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think why people love him is that they made what he says is understandable and not fully of asking the stupid questions he asks what is life to you but he tells you how to open your eyes in a rest period not during combat and he feels like a better father to his grandson rest in peace mako you breathed life into this man
    Edit: fixing one word

  • @primal1233
    @primal1233 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Iroh is one of my favorite Avatar characters

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Iroh is one of my favorite characters period.

  • @edanpino-xt1ph
    @edanpino-xt1ph 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the worst part about humility is that it’s hard to be consistent on. I like to think of myself as a humble person, I am aware of my limits and what I am capable of. I like to think myself good at my job, but on a bell curve graph I’m in the lower half of employees. The reason for this is obvious; I’ve only been here a year, a yearling in a factory filled with people who have been here since before their hair grayed. They have knowledge I never could have at this time, even with what I know about the product I machine

  • @theazignogaming4948
    @theazignogaming4948 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your videos even the shorter ones

  • @brittjacobs6152
    @brittjacobs6152 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I really needed Irohs advice today :) your talk about love reminds me of the book "All About Love" from Bell Hooks, she argues that love is as love does and basically explains love in the same way as you do

    • @master_samwise
      @master_samwise  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, love is a conscious choice of the will, not a mere feeling, and that has gotten lost today, sadly.

  • @Catholicdragonslayer
    @Catholicdragonslayer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "'Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?' And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself." ~ Matt 22:36-39
    So many people forget the "...as yourself" part of the Second Great Commandment. We are to love others, yes. But we are to love them we love ourselves. We have to know how to love our self (in a healthy, humble way) in order to properly love others instead of becoming either a prideful jerk or a weak doormat.

  • @hendismutandwa1409
    @hendismutandwa1409 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    extra friend here, less adverts more communication...real talk.
    your love speeches resonate Christ, loved it!

  • @PurpleSeaUrchen
    @PurpleSeaUrchen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hope is something you give yourself in the darkest of times has become a mantra for me. i want it tattooed on me somewhere. that is a powerful thought for me. BTW, keep grinding, i really like your analysis'.

  • @DaisyAzuras
    @DaisyAzuras 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done,well said.

  • @emmetthowell899
    @emmetthowell899 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think uncle iroh had such a profound effect on the children growing up watching it. They are many things an adult can take from the show but there’s something special about a kid learning these lessons in their most formative years. Respect others, you can always start again, disabilities don’t have to stop people from being bad ass and we shouldn’t look down on them, there is no clear good and evil, we control our own destinies, you are stronger when you stand with people you love, disagreements and fights happen in relationships but that doesn’t mean you don’t love that person, even a virtue can become a vice if taken to the extreme and so so many more good messages. And iroh embodies all of that. They don’t try to down play the wrongs he’s done but focus on who he is now. I think I would have grown up with a different view of the world if I hadn’t watched ATLA when I was so young. I think iroh shaped an entire generation of people