Cheiron's Advice

Cheiron often speaks in advice, proverbs, and riddles. Here are a few examples.

Young Hercules (Movie Pilot) and Young Hercules (Novelization)

Cheiron: "The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up."

Hercules: "Pretty good observation... for a janitor."
Cheiron: "Well, a wheel has many spokes."

Cheiron: "Time makes all men equal, doesn't it?"

1.01 Treasure of Zeus

Cheiron: "The tree that grows on the stoniest ground has the strongest roots."

1.02 Between Friends

Cheiron: "Selfish desires often mask themselves as good intentions."

Iolaus: "Now remember what old four-legs says: 'Balance is the key.' Don't think about where you're stepping. Just feel the pole."

1.11 Battle Lines I

Hercules: "Remember, back at the academy, they teach that leaders don't need to be cruel to be in charge? The best ones can also be merciful."

Hercules: "Back at the academy, you were always telling us that we should maintain peace. You're always telling me not to let my anger cloud my thinking!"

Hercules: "Something doesn't add up here. It's like what Cheiron said, appearances can be deceiving."

Young Hercules: Cheiron's Warriors

"Never use both hands when one will do," he'd told her once during a sword-fighting drill.