Its Okay To Lose To Opponent

Spoken by Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) to Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) during the climactic All Valley Karate Tournament in The Karate Kid Part III (1989). Daniel is being systematically brutalized by Mike Barnes, a mercenary fighter hired by the villainous Terry Silver, and he wants to quit. Miyagi's line distinguishes between the acceptable reality of being outmatched by a stronger opponent and the unacceptable surrender to fear — arguing that courage in the face of danger is a moral requirement, regardless of the outcome. The exchange ends with Miyagi urging: "Daniel-san, your best karate is still inside you. Now time let out!"