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Comic Books
''No. Let her go. She needs to learn that there can be painful consequences to rash action

Wonder Girl: But we were only trying to—
Supergirl: Doesn't matter. I have to make up for this somehow, before it's too late. I have to balance the scales.
Wonder Girl: How? By flying off half-cocked again, after what we just did...?
Supergirl: I can't do nothing, Cassie!

Films — Animation

"As thirteenth in line in my own kingdom, I didn't stand a chance. I knew I'd have to marry into the throne somewhere. As heir, Elsa was preferable, of course, but no one was getting anywhere with her. But you... you were so desperate for love, you were willing to marry me just like that. I figured after we married, I'd have to stage a little accident for Elsa. But then she doomed herself, and you were dumb enough to go after her."
Hans, Frozen (2013)

Films — Live-Action

Don't let something you do for 50 seconds get you 50 years [in prison].
Floyd to Tupac, All Eyez on Me

Music

Well, it's a good thing that I brought a napkin
I knew that this would happen
Why does this always happen
That a day of impulsive fun becomes an evening
Of injury, blood and grieving
Injury, blood and grieving
They Might Be Giants, "ECNALUBMA"

Video Games

Sonic: Hmmm... That shell looks like trouble.
Tails: Hold on a second. [Sonic rushes out] Sonic! I think that thing in Eggman's hand is—
Sonic: Gone! [kicks the Cacophonic Conch out of Eggman's hands] Eggman's shell is gone! Ha ha!
Doctor Eggman: [growls] That was a mistake.
Sonic: Whatever! When is it mistake to take your toys away?
Doctor Eggman: When it's the only thing keeping 6 angry Zeti from controlling my mechs, you moronic hedgehog!

Western Animation

"Well, friends, after today, I have come to the realization that even if you don't like plans, sometimes it's better to have one. Snakey, you belong in the jungle. Or, maybe a swamp. Or... the desert? Wow, I really learned nothing about snakes."
Cricket Green, Big City Greens, "Cheap Snake"

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