List of Paper Mario quotes

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This is a list of some quotes from the game Paper Mario, listed by character, alphabetically.

Anti-Guy

• "What do you want!?"
• "This is my treasure chest! No need to fight me, see?"
• "What!! Well, I DO like a challenge. Don't say I didn't warn you, pal!"

Black Ninjakoopa

• "Mario's here already!? Uh oh... We're in a world of hurt. I'd better go tell the leader! Red Koopaaaaa!"

Bombette

• "I've got a score to settle with those Koopa Bros.!
• "Who's this kid...? Let me get this straight... He wants to challenge you? He's got to be kidding!"
• "Oh, finally! I couldn't stand being in that spooky forest for another minute! Hm? Mario! I'm positive that's the mansion the creepy old ghost was telling us about..."
• "If you'd hit me with that Hammer, Mario, I was going to bomb you the next time you napped. But you didn't! I'm so happy that you knew I was the real Bombette!"
• "Think about something else for two seconds, will you?"
• "The material's weak. The material here is MUCH weaker than the one at Koopa Bros. Fortress!"

Bootler

• "Pardon me, sir... Would you happen to be Mario? How do you do, sir? My master wishes to see you. If you would, please call on us at the mansion on the far side of Forever Forest. My master would also like me to add that she has in her possession important news regarding the Star Spirits."
• "Please make haste! We shall await your arrival with a warm welcome. And if you don't come...WE'LL GET YOU!"
• "Welcome, sirs and madam! I'm pleased you made it through Forever Forest. My master awaits you in the room highest up in this lovely mansion. Please go to the third floor. There you will hear all the news of the Star Spirits... I'll see you there..."

Bowser

• "I wanna trounce Mario!"
• "I want Princess Peach to like me!"
• "Here you go Mario, good night."
• "Long time, no see, Princess Peach!"
• "Ha! This castle's under my control now, my dear! Now you will obey me!"
• "Today your pathetic little attacks won't beat me."
• "Gwa ha ha ha ha ha! Is that all you've got? How sad! You'd best take some vitamins, 'cause that didn't hurt at all!"
• "With the power of the Star Rod, I can finally have everything I've always wanted!"
• "I couldn't be happier, diary! I hope she likes me..."
• "Oh no! I can't believe I left my secret diary lying out! It would be totally embarrassing if someone were to read that thing. Wuh... wuh... WHAAAT?!! What's the princess doing here?"
• "Nothing makes me happier than a smile from you, Peach."
• "That jerk, Mario just beat the Koopa Bros. and Tutankoopa. Sure, they were complete wimps, but they were still loyal to me. I can't forgive Mario for disrespecting me!"
• "Oh, Princess Peach! Your cuddly old Bowser's here!"
• "What's this whiny little glittery thing? Confetti? Gah! Buzz off!"
• "Hey, you there! Tie the princess in ropes. If she gets out this time, heads will roll!"
• "Mario always defeats me... This time I became invincible and I STILL couldn't beat him!"

Bowser???

• "Gah ha ha ha!!!! I've been waiting for you, Mario! Bwa ha ha ha har!"
• "The strongest! And the coolest! Behold the glory that is the great Evil King Bowser!! It's time for me to beat these foolish ideas out of you! Saving Peach? Please!! Watch this and weep!!"
• "Gah ha ha ha!! I am invincible! You are powerless before me!"
• "What's the matter with you?! This isn't even funny! You can't even touch me!?"
• "Oh, no!! That costume was perfect!! Bowser loved it!"

Crystal King

• "I know you think you can save this Star Spirit, but I'm afraid I can't let you!"
• "First I shall defeat you, and then I will present to King Bowser an iced Mario gift!"
• "NOOO! The last Star Spirit! King Bowser, forgive meeeeeee!"

Eldstar

• "Welcome, Mario! We've been waiting for you."
• "We're the 7 Star Spirits. Our job is to grant the wishes of good people from our home in Star Haven, a place high beyond the sky. We're going to tell you something incredibly important. Please listen carefully."
• "The other day, Bowser and his followers invaded our peaceful Star Haven. They stole our prized treasure, the Star Rod, which we've cared for since the beginning of time."
• "In order to take the Star Rod back from Bowser...and save Princess Peach... we need your help... Please, Mario... you are our last hope... and we will..."

Fice T.

• "Brrrrrrrr... Juh...Just now, a ghost passed right in front of me... Uhhh...You saw it, didn't you?"
• "I...I'm not the only one!!"
• "Over there----!!!!!"
• "No, no, the other way---!!!"
• "It went into the forest!"
• "Ma... Mario, this madness has to end. Will you go into the forest and see what's going on? I'm ashamed to say it's my job, but I just can't go. I'm too frightened of ghosts! Puh... Please, I'm begging you."

Goombario

• "Hey Mario! I'm Goombario. I'm your biggest fan!"
• "Mario, I know all about your adventures around the world. You've been everywhere! And you always get the best of the bad guys. Everytime! You're the coolest! I wanna be just like you!"
• "Seriously, you don't know what this means for me to meet you."
• "I study self-defense by reading books from the masters...."
• "Be quiet, Goombaria! You're embarrassing me! Of course, it IS true..."
• "Mario could beat Bowser with one arm tied behind his back!"
• "She's incredible! I think I'm in love! Pinch me, will you, Mario?"
• "Mario... It looks like things are a lot more serious than I thought... Do you think the princess is going to be all right? I'm really worried about her."
• "There he goes again. What a brave little guy."
• "He looks adorable hiding in his little egg, doesn't he? So cute!"
• "Ah, a rival for her affection! Just joking."
• "I'm more interested in his assistant. She's cute!"
• "Boy, she makes me see stars!"
• "See you later, Parakarry! Keep working hard, buddy!"
• "Jeepers! This is an invitation to a party at Princess Peach's castle!"

Goomboss/Goomba King

• Mario! Good fight and all that! I must warn you, however, if you happen to find a switch, you definitely should not press it. It's very dangerous! W-WHAT!? You already pressed it!?"

General Guy

• "So, you came, did you? I'm General Guy. We're following the orders of King Bowser by guarding a Star Spirit. As long as we keep it secure, we have permission to do what ever we want. You hear!? I don't care for you, sir. You are rude, and furthermore, you're trespassing in here. Our Toy Box is off limits for the likes of you! The treasures inside this box are for Shy Guys only! And that Star Spirit's fate is none of your business! Prepare to fight me, sir! TASTE DEFEAT! CHARGE!!"
• "You're breaking the rules of war!"
• "You beat my infantry, but that's ALL you'll do!"
• "Stand your ground, men!"
• "You men make me sick!"

Green Ninjakoopa

• "Most of all, though, you shouldn't go ask old man Merlon for help. That would be bad for us, I mean, you."
• "Ha! Let's see the great Mario get any further, now!"
• "Looks like there's gonna be some fighting here... see ya!"

Huff N. Puff

• "Are you a man named Mario? Did you or did you not break [the] Puff Puff Machine? You completely ruined my plan to cover Flower Fields with clouds! You see, I was going to change this sunlight-blasted place into a cloud-covered paradise! But I wouldn't expect a man of YOUR intellect to understand."
• "Is that you, Spike!? So, you have betrayed me! I'll never give up the Star Spirit to the likes of you! You will both be punished for your crimes!"
• "Yes! Take him!"
• "I've got a surprise attack. Just give me a little time to prepare."

Jr. Troopa

• "Hey! Who are you guys!? This is MY playground, idiots! Nobody sets foot in here without my permission! Nobody!"
• "Prepare to start crying at the feet of Master Jr. Troopa!"
• "Grrrr!! I'm just getting warmed up!"
• "All right, you asked for it! Say hello to Jr. Troopa's special attack! Full power!!"
• "Shoooooot!! I was winning, too! I'll be back, Mario! I mean it, I'll be back!!"
• "I told you I'd be back! Now I'll get my revenge! Here it comes, baby! Check this out!"
• "Dwaaahhhhhhh!"
• "Mario! I'm talking to you! I promise you, this fight will be much different from before!"
• "Shut up!!!!! You! Mario!! Of course you remember me!?"
• "That's right! Darn tootin'! I'm Jr. Troopa! This time, you're really gonna see some fireworks!"
• "Listen, you big lug! I'm Jr. Troopa! Remember it after this next beating!"
• "Get ready to hurt, Mario! I'm gonna show you a new skill I just picked up!"
• "Yeah! Check that out! You've never seen anything like it before, have you? Your attacks are useless now!"
• "Yeeowch!! Who knew that Mario had such battle skills? Grrr...it's not over yet, though! Yaaaaaaaahhh!!!!!"
• "Aaaaaaaaaaaah!"
• "Shut up! Shut uuuuuupp! I'm not a lost child! I'm your worst nightmare! Here comes the pain!"
• "Meet the new, improved Jr. Koopa!"
• "Darn it, darn it, darn iiiiiiitt!"
• "Shoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!!!!!!!!!!!!"
• "I'll... never... go... swimming... again... for the rest... of my life!"
• "I've learned some coooool techniques!"
• "Hey, Mario, you like magic tricks? Well, you won't like this one!"
• "Finally, at long last, I'll settle my score with you!"
• "This is it, the final fight! Only one of us is walking away from this battle!"
• "Don't think you've won, Mario! I swear to you, I'm gonna beat you SO bad next time!"
• "GOSH!"

Kalmar

• "Alas... We've nearly exhausted our power to talk to you. Although it looks like we're there beside you, it is only an illusion. We've using all of our strength to communicate with you over a great distance. But even now, our strength is fading..."
• "We've been caught and are being held by Bowser's followers in different places throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. Please, Mario, first of all, you must rescue us!"

Kammy Koopa

• "Congratulations on your victory, Your Viciousness! That's why you're the king!"
• "I am a beautiful Koopa with a beautiful name, Kammy Koopa!"
• "The Goomba King was small-time. I had a feeling he'd fail."
• "As long as you hold the Star Rod in your hands, you could defeat Mario with one claw tied behind your back!"
• "Sell it, Koopa Bros.! Show our king that technique you do so well!"
• "And you call yourself a hero? Did you think we were foolish enough to sit back while you save all the Star Spirits? I have constructed a device that increases Bowser's power, where even the power of the Star Spirits can't compare! Now, King Bowser will truly be invincible, thanks to my wisdom! Are you ready, my king? Then power up!"
• "Why, you insolent little Star Kid!"
• "You little whipper-snapper! You're too young to fight me!"
• "Nyeah heh ho ha... Did I just feel a breeze, or was that really your attack?"
• "Why does it seem like this Star Kid is getting stronger!?"
• "Wait, I remember now! Stars get their power from ordinary peoples' wishes! Peach's wishes must be making him stronger! Oh... Oh, no!!"
• "Forgive me, Lord Bowser, I have failed you..."
• "We must flee, my evil king!"

Klevar

• "Once we 7 Star Spirits are reunited in Star Haven, we can give you the power to fight Bowser even with his newfound strength. With our help, you can prevail!"

Kolorado

• "Barely knicked me, old boy..."
• "What's that sound? Kids with fireworks, no doubt!"
• "By the Stars, I'll risk my life for that treasure!"
• "Ah-ha! Treasure! No, wait... Some sort of starfish??"
• "Old man, you are simply the cat's meow!"
• "I hearby declare this adventure to be a complete success!"
• "This tuna-ferring experience, I shan't do again. I'm in your debt, though."
• "Oh, what poppycock! Balderdash! Don't be daft, dear boy! It would be terribly impolite to turn down such an invitation! It would ruin the party if the hero of Koopa Village, nay, the Mushroom Kingdom weren't there! Go to that party this instant, and don't spare me another thought!"
• "Puh...Puh... Parakarry! Why didn't you tell me this sooner!? This is a crisis, old boy! I must away with all due speed!"

Kooper

• "I don't even care that I have no shell on! I'm gonna show those Fuzzies what's what!"
• "I, Kooper, will follow you to the ends of the Earth!"
• "Who are you? Tell me your name!"
• "Why, that's ridiculous! I'm the genuine Kooper!"
• "That's fine with me!"
• "I believe in you, Mario. We go away back..."
• "Don't be such a crybaby! You lost! What were you thinking, trying to trick Mario like that!?"
• "I knew you'd get it right, Mario! Those were some of the worst disguises ever!"
• "Thanks. I knew you'd say that, Prof. Kolorado! You're so kind and generous!"

Lady Bow

• "You would have had to fight Tubba Blubba to save this Star Spirit anyway, right?"
• "He's a madman! He'll eat every last one of you!"
• "Blech! You wish, you ghost-gobbling freak!"
• "Who is this child? He must be lost, or something. What a dirty little urchin..."
• "I swear on my own grave! Mario's innocent!"

Lakilester

• "My name is Lakilester... Er, no, it's Michael... No, um... Oh yeah... Spike. Yeah yeah, I'm Spike... Well whatever. Never mind."
• "Don't call me Lakilester! It's Spike! Remember? You never listen to me! But I guess that's why you're so cute. I mean, ahhh! Did I say out loud!? Forget I said that!"
• "Hey, I've got a question, man. What in the world are you doing all this fighting for, anyway?"
• "World peace? Isn't that a bit melodramatic? But still, I gotta admit that there's a certainly manly charm to having such a noble purpose."
• "You're so much cuter when you show me those pearly whites."
• "Bwa ha ha! Look at those chumps run away!"
• "Helping people... I could get used to this, man."

Lakilulu

• "Please have mercy on my poor, sweet Lakilester!"
• "He was just following Huff N. Puff's orders! Will you forgive him?"
• "He's really sweet! Please don't take my Lakilester away from me!!"
• "Oh, you'll forgive him? Oh, thank you!"
• How are you doing, Lakilester? Are you becoming a better Lakitu by helping people?"

Luigi

• "Hey, Mario! We got a letter from Princess Peach!"
• "Well, Mario, I guess you better get going."
• "What a magnificent castle! I never get used to this place."
• "Say, Mario, why don't you go see Princess Peach? I'll go later. I'm thinking I'll mingle for now."
• "I wonder what my brother Mario is doing right now..."
• "Mario! It's you! It's great to see you!"
• "Oh? And who are you?"
• "I see. Great, just great. You're on an exciting adventure with Mario. Talk about unfair. See, someone has to look after this house, so I can't leave. Oh well. Take care of Mario, OK?"
• "Good luck, Mario! You just have to save that princess!"

Mamar

• "The Star Rod... is powerful beyond belief. It can grant any wish. For as long as we can remember, Bowser has been making wishes like, for instance... 'I'd like to trounce Mario' or 'I want Princess Peach to like me.' Of course, Stars ignore such selfish wishes. As a result, his wishes were never granted."

Merlon

• "Merlon is out!"
• "Why do you keep knocking!? I said Merlon is out!"
• "Where to begin...? My name...is Merlon. I am a wizard. When I was reading the stars the other day, an oracle came to me. What I discovered is very important, and it concerns you. But, before I tell you about it, there are other things of which I must speak. It is a very long story, but I'll try to shorten it. Where should I start...? It was in the old days. One of my ancestors was up on Shooting Star Summit and as usual... ......but one day it happened. ...suddenly...a great... ...appeared and I... ...standing face to face... Then, the faraway.... the pious... was....raised me up... .....was amazing.. ..I was still so young then... I believed in ......... But....our hearts were..... ........... and........... .....then.... ...........so....."
• "Reveal your true selves!"

Misstar

• "Sadly... right now, you are not strong enough to challenge Bowser... he has made himself all-powerful by making wishes with the Star Rod. He is terrible to behold!"

Mr. Hammer

• "I don't know. Nobody knows. That's why it's a secret, you half-wit!"
• "Sorry, Princess Peach!"

Muskular

• "It is the responsibility of the 7 Star Spirits to keep the Star Rod safe and use it properly. We must get the Star Rod back from Bowser and return it to its rightful place! In order to do this, Mario, we need your help!"

Parakarry

• "Mail call!"
• "The name's Parakarry. I deliver letters."
• "Oh, confound it!"
• "Thank you so much! Now, I've got all the letters I've lost... today."
• "You're [insert name here], correct? I believe I have a letter for you. Hang on..."
• "Another letter, duly delivered. A postman's job is never done."
• "Another letter, duly delivered. A postman's work is never done."
• "I sure am! This isn't a social call!"
• "Oh, and Kolorado. I have a message for you, as well. 'Don't bother coming home, you wandering buffoon! What a no-good husband!' That... was a message from your wife. You set off on this expedition again without telling her, didn't you? She was SOOOO furious."

Princess Peach

• "Oh Mario! You came to the party to see me! You're so sweet! Thank you!"
• "Sniffle...Mario's probably hurt...Everyone's in prison...The Mushroom Kingdom will be destroyed if things continue the way they're going."
• "Haven't you learned your lesson by now, Bowser!"

Red Ninjakoopa

• "Oh yeah! We're the coolest of the cool!"
• "Well, well, well! If it isn't Mario! I wouldn't have bet you'd make it this far. Pfffft... Don't get smug, pal! You just caught us off guard! Trust me, we'll mop the floor with you if we get serious! We're as cool as they come!"
• "Yeah, boys!! Open fire!"
• "Oh, for the love of...! What are you DOING, Yellow? That does NOT look cool at all!"
• "Remember to look cool, guys!"
• "OK, Mario! Have a taste of this!"
• "The Koopa Bros. special: super spinning attack!"
• "Hey! Helloooooo? Somebody, let us outta here!"
• "A lasting impression, yeah! We were too cool to forget!"
• "Don't think we're like before! We've increased our power beyond our wildest dreams! After you trounced us the other day, we trained all day, every day, and we learned a cool new technique! We're not just the Koopa Bros... We're the Super Ultra Mighty Koopa Bros. the Great!! Check out our coolness!"

Skolar

• "Bowser...that fiend... When he found out that we were ignoring his wishes, he came and stole the Star Rod so he could grant his own wishes."
• He seems content right now, mainly because he defeated you and captured the princess. Soon enough, though, I fear he will wish for more...and then terrible things will happen."

Sushie

• "So, you're looking for those little rascals, as well!"
• "You must have one heck of a story behind you, Mario."
• "You'll be roasted to a golden brown! I do NOT approve of this!"
• "Uh-huh... Oh... Oh! You're going to the volcano, because you want to save the princess, from some bad guys? What...a touching story! Romantic stories like that... just touch a soft spot in this heart of mine. That does it! I can't let you go alone! I, Sushie, will be by your side until the end!"
• "Do you REALLY think Mario is capable of something like this? Think about it."
• "I don't fancy the idea of becoming a fried fish!"

The Master

• "For what purpose do you come here today?"
• "It is time you've fought The Master."
• "To battle!"
• "Mario, you will fall!"
• "Hmm, nice maneuver."
• "Hm! You have great hidden strength for one clothed like a plumber."
• "Kuwaaaaa! Behold my fury, Mario!!"
• "Now...it is time I've stopped being so merciful."
• "You underestimate me, Mario! Did you really think you would win?"
• "Hmmm! Noble Mario! You have bested me, The Master, the strongest of fighters! Since you have beaten me at my full strength, I give you this with respect."

Toads

• "Princess Peach is such a generous and wonderful lady, just as I was told." - Frost T.
• "You may not know this, but I cooked all the food for this big party. I made all of my most delicious dishes!♥ But... Oh dear... I got so into my cooking that I used up all my ingredients! Now I have to go shopping!" - Tayce T.
• "Do you know how to cook, Mario? You really ought to learn how." - Tayce T.'s assistant
• "Greetings, Mario! I am the Minister of Princess Peach's Castle. It's good to see you here. When you're around, I feel like our kingdom is secure. Yep, our future looks bright!" - the Minister of Princess Peach's Castle

Tubba Blubba/Tubba's Heart

• "Mm, I could use a snack."
• "A little tangy, but good."
• "I sure don't want to make King Bowser angry. He's scary. I know he made me invincible, but if I screw up, he might change me back to normal."
• "Five more minutes, mom."
• "I smell delicious ghosts! Open the dooooooor!"
• "I can't let you out, knowing the secret of my 'invincible' body. I'm sorry, but here we go!"
• "Hey, you! Lady ghost! Stick around after the battle! Fighting makes me hungry!"
• "Heh... I'm gonna charge up this great attack. It's impossible to avoid."
• "Owwwweeee! Oh, I'm hurting! I have to get out of here!"
• "It's time to reunite!"
• "Oh, yeah! Now I'm feeling good! With my heart and body united, there's no way to beat me!"
• "OUCH!"
• "Oh, nooooo... With my heart and body united, I'm not invincible anymore! I'm back to 'Not Invincible Tubba Blubba'... That's so lame! Look, I give up! I'll free all the ghosts I ate! Forgive me!"
• "I'm actually a really sensitive guy, trapped in a huge body. I don't wanna be invincible anymore if I have to fight guys like you!"

Tutankoopa

• "I'm the huge, scary Tutankoopa! Remorsekless king of the desert! Who dares set foot in this, my palace of sands? Speak and be known! Begone from this place! Now! Or disaster will befall you!"
• "Fool! You have ignored my warning, haven't you? You fool! You will fall to my legions and become a mummy of the sands!"
• "Turn back, thief! Your time is running out! If you do not retreat, you'll be in grave trouble! I do not lie! You will regret it!"
• "This is your final warning! Enough of this foolishness! Leave at once!"
• "Bleah heh heh heh..."
• "You!! You ignored all those very scary warnings! Don't you have the common sense to get scared and run away? What's wrong with you!? You shouldn't mess with Tutankoopa, a faithful follower of King Bowser! Ooops... I mean... You shall regret this!"
• "Come, Chomp! Come! Bite this intruder!"
• "Bleah heh heh heh... I'm a magical genius! Watch, and be amazed!"
• "Outch! What are you doing? That hurt! I'm king of the desert! You rude, rude man! Take this!"
• "Noooooooooooooooooooooo!"
• "Aw... C'mere, Chompy..."
• "Waah! What're you...ow! Help!"

Twink

• "Mario! Mario! It's me, Twink. Remember me?"
• "I hear you saved the honorable Star Spirit who was captured by the Koopa Bros.! Bowser and his gang are so angry about it! I knew you could do it, Mario! You're on your way!"
• "But enough celebration for now. I come bearing important information for you. It seems that one of the Star Spirits is being held captive in Dry Dry Desert. Bowser wrote it in his diary. Some place called Dry Dry Ruins. The princess braved the dangers of the castle to get you this clue, Mario! If we find anything else, I'll hurry back to tell you."
• "I have to go back to Her Highness now. She's so brave! I hope this news helps!"
• "You big... Koopa! Show some respect for the princess!"
• "I... I'm not afraid of you!"

Watt

• "You just saved me like a hero! You're a hero, aren't ya? You're the coolest!!!"
• "I heard the, um, Shyguys saying that you're trying to save the princess from Bowser."
• "Big whale give us a ride! Wheeee!"

Yellow Ninjakoopa

• "Ba ha ha! You fell for it, loser!"
• "Here come the Koopa Bros.!"
• "Okay, Red. I'm ready now!"

Other Non-Playable Characters

• "I come from a desert town called Dry Dry Outpost. This castle is truly lovely, isn't it? Truly gorgeous. So cool and comfortable... I even got a chance to talk to the beautiful Princess Peach. What an honor! When I return to Dry Dry Outpost, I'm going to tell everyone about it." - A nameless Dryite

• "I'm here on behalf of lovely Shiver City. I'm the mayor there, you know! My goodness, look at the time! I have to go shopping with Frost T.!" - The mayor of Shiver City.

• "Wow, this castle is absolutely breathtaking, don't you think? I wish I could stay here at Princess Peach's Castle forever." - A nameless Penguin
• "Hey, Mario. I'm Tayce T. I really like to cook." - Tayce T.
• "Oh thank heavens! He's beens gravely injured, but I think he'll recover." - A Star Spirit
• "Mario, we need you to come to Shooting Star Summit" - A Star Spirit
• "It could have been a message from a Star Spirit. They live in Star Haven." - A Toad
• "Putting on badges and taking them off is a vital skill." - Goompa