The Wisdom of Splinter

Splinter- How can a face so young, wear so many burdens?

Danny- So, you CAN talk

Splinter- Yes, and I can also listen. Some say that the path from inner turmoil begins with a friendly ear. My ear is open if you care to use it.

Danny- No I don't think so..

Splinter- What is your name?

Danny- Danny..

Splinter- And have you no one to go to Danny? No parents?

Danny- My dad could care a less about me.

Splinter- I doubt that is true.

Danny- Why?

Splinter- All fathers care for there sons....

One must not underestimate the power of listening.  Splinter whilst chained and beaten managed to gain an ally in a rebellious teenage boy just by listening.

Splinter: Death comes for us all, Oroku Saki, but something much worse comes for you. For when you die, it will be
[Shredder throws a hidden knife; Splinter catches it, releasing the spear and letting Shredder fall from the building and land in the back of a garbage truck]
Splinter:...Without honor.

This is one of my most favorite movie quotes of all time.  Even as Splinter spoke the words Shredder proved them to be prophetic.

Life's Highway

The two most vauluable lessons about driving I ever learned were not taught to me in dirver's ed.

1. When turning onto a busy road don't turn until your comfortable.  Don't let any cars behind you pressure you into pulling out before your ready.  Let them honk and scream.  It doesn't matter.  If you make that turn before you feel you should you'll be nervous and more likely to make a mistake.  Furthermore that fear inside that tells you the cars are coming to fast for you to merge or turn, it's probably not a fear it's a instinct and most likely a good one.

 The life correlation to this rule is: Don't let what others think, do, or say pressure you into doing something that you don't want to do.  Be confident in yourself and do what you feel is right.

2.  Never drive faster than what you can see.  If it's foggy or dark and visibility is limited, don't drive so fast that you can't react to the unforeseen.

 Or in life never let you reach exceed your grasp.  Moving fast through life leaves you susceptible to blindsides.  When the way isn't clear the answer is to slow down not speed up.