25 Zorro Quotes From The Classic Masked Hero

By Clifton Sankofa

School Leader, Language Arts Expert & Master Quote Curator

Published July 26, 2023

Leave your mark on the world with our Zorro quotes.

Zorro is one of the most iconic heroes from the turn of the 20th century.

Find out what made this courageous hero so popular with our Zorro quotes.

Who is Zorro?

Zorro is one of the coolest fictional heroes in American history.

He was created in 1919 by writer Johnston McCulley.

Zorro captivated the hearts of fans with his daring adventures, witty comebacks, and romantic heroics.

Check out these cool Zorro facts below:

Zorro means fox.
Zorro is an acrobat and weapons expert.
Zorro is set in the Pueblo of Los Angeles in Alta California.

Why is Zorro important?

Zorro is important because he represents an era in which heroes might have worn capes but did not fly or shoot laser beams out of their eyes.

Heroes like Zorro were everyday people.

Zorro is similar to Robin Hood in that he is an ordinary man with extraordinary drive.

Zorro gets his skills from his military training, a career as an acrobat, and a strong thirst for knowledge.

He is sort of like the Count of Monte Cristo, Robin Hood, and Bruce Wayan, all rolled up into a smoother, more romantic hero.

Zorro is the type of hero to save the day and ride off on a black horse with a rose in his mouth.

What is Zorro about?

If you are a fan of Batman, Robin, Spiderman, or even Deadpool, you have to give thanks to Zorro.

Zorro is a masked vigilante who defends common folks and the indigenous peoples of California against corrupt officials, colonizers, and other villains who seek to exploit them.

Zorro dresses in a debonair black outfit with a cape, hat, and mask covering half of his face.

Despite the bounty on his head, Zorro uses his skills to outsmart and outfight the crooked officials and criminals.

Fans of Zorro love it when he leaves his signature mark on the enemy.

Using his lightning-fast rapier sword, he marks a Z in their shirts or armor.

Who is Zorro’s partner?

Where would the masked crusader be without his trusty partner?

Batman has Robin, Superman has The Justice League, Spiderman has the Avengers, and Zorro has his trusty steed Tornado.

Tornado is the powerful, intelligent, and courageous all-black horse accompanying Zorro on all his adventures.

To learn more, check out our Zorro quotes below.

Short The Mask of Zoro quotes for saving the day

Zorro knew a thing or two about saving damsels in distress.

1. “I doubt that.” — Zorro/Don Diego de la Vega, The Mask of Zorro

2. “This is going to take a lot of work.” — Zorro/Don Diego de la Vega, The Mask of Zorro

3. “Do you know how to use that thing?” — Zorro/Don Diego de la Vega, The Mask of Zorro

4. “Your brother is dead. We lose the ones we love; we cannot change it. Put it aside.” — Zorro/Don Diego de la Vega, The Mask of Zorro

5. “There is a saying, a very old saying: when the pupil is ready, the master will appear.” — Zorro/Don Diego de la Vega, The Mask of Zorro

The top The Mark of Zorro quotes from the classic original

6. “On the contrary; the funeral shall be yours.” — Don Diego/Zorro, The Mark of Zorro

7. “Well, a man can do many things if he must.” — Don Diego/Zorro, The Mark of Zorro

8. “Oh no. It is the one real thing in the whole masquerade.” — Don Diego/Zorro, The Mark of Zorro

9. “Well, this room is already stained in blood. A little more won’t make any difference.” — Don Diego/Zorro, The Mark of Zorro

10. “I’m sorry I had to deceive you tonight but to accomplish what I must I had to deceive many people.” — Don Diego/Zorro, The Mark of Zorro

Famous quotes by Theresa from The Mark of Zorro

Every hero needs a love interest and Theresa does an excellent job in The Mark of Zorro.

11. “You are Zorro!” — Theresa, The Mark of Zorro

12. “I must be dreaming.” — Theresa, The Mark of Zorro

13. “How, how did you get here?” — Theresa, The Mark of Zorro

14. “And I suppose you came to tell me that asking for my hand was merely part of the game?” — Theresa, The Mark of Zorro

15. “Perhaps it’s because there is nothing particularly memorable about scented bathtubs.” — Theresa, The Mark of Zorro

Young Zorro quotes and sayings from Alejandro Murrieta

Alejandro has much to learn before he takes on the mantle of Zorro.

16. “I miss my brother, sir.” — Alejandro Murrieta, The Mask of Zorro

17. “Charm? And what is that?” — Alejandro Murrieta, The Mask of Zorro

18. “Yes. The pointy end goes into the other man.” — Alejandro Murrieta, The Mask of Zorro

19. “How can I do what is needed when all I feel is hate.” — Alejandro Murrieta, The Mask of Zorro
20. “Look at me, I look like a butterfly. This is the most stupid thing I’ve ever done.” — Alejandro Murrieta, The Mask of Zorro