Though Sonic himself has come out with his fair share ofmemorable quips and one linersover the years, another character in theSonicuniverse who’s become known for his way with words isthe Blue Blur’s best friendand number one fan: Tails Miles Prower. In many of the games, Tails acts as Sonic’s voice of reason for when he’s getting a little ahead of himself, and as a result, he always has some wise words to share with his buddy when he needs them most.
However, this isn’t to suggest Tails is deadly serious all the time, as he does also possess a rather goofy side to his personality which has seeped its way into his dialogue on more than a few occasions. Here are the Tails quotes that have managed to stick with players after all these years thanks to how impactful, witty, or funny they were when said by the fox himself.
Tails might not be the most confident or physically imposing character out there, but when it comes to DIY projects, no one can conjure up a quirky creation quite like he can. Throughout the series, Tails has put hisengineering skillsto good use by making an abundance of weapons and vehicles for him and his friends to use, but he’s even managed to seemingly achieve the impossible by building a TV out of nothing but a few paper clips.
Tails mentions this duringSonic Lost Worldto demonstrate just how creative he can really be when he puts his mind to something while Sonic admires his buddies' new plane. Though it does come across as a little humorous, it also shows that, if Tails is able to create a device with nothing but a few everyday items lying around, then it makes sense how he would have the ability to forge the mechs and planes that he can be seen using in the games.
While Sonic loves nothing more than racing around at lightning speeds, Tails isn’t as much of a fan of physical activity as his plucky friend is. Still, he also isn’t someone to turn down an opportunity to join in on an adventure, and his two tails can still allow him to keep up with Sonic while on the go. In trying to race alongside Sonic’s speed though, it’s led to some hilarious dialogue, especially this quote which he will say after exiting a loop-de-loop inSonic Heroes.
Sonic and Knuckles manage to get through these parts of the levels just fine, but Tails clearly doesn’t handle them as well as his comrades, and it goes to show how much less experience he’s had with exploring the world in comparison. This quote has also become especially memorable for the exaggerated vocal delivery, to the point where it’s become somewhat ofa meme in the community.
A quote which Tails has said on multiple occasions, but one which perfectly encapsulates his brave and courageous personality and could be considered his catchphrase is the iconic, “Full speed ahead”. Most of the time, Tails will say this while flying the Tornado as a way to psyche himself up for what’s to come, and though it’s a pretty simple line, it proves to players that Tails is far from the cowardly fox he once was before meeting Sonic.
After embarking on so many adventures, and saving Sonic on numerous occasions, Tails has become accustomed to jumping head-first into dangerous situations, and he’s willing to do so with a smile on his face if he knows he’s doing the right thing. This line is also simply a fun way to get players ready and prepared for the epic adventure that awaits them.
Sonic has made a lot of friends throughout his many adventures, but no one will ever know him quite as well as his brother in arms, Tails. The truth is, after spending so much time with Sonic, Tails is fully aware of his positive traits, but also his many faults. He knows Sonic can often get ahead of himself and likes to act cocky at the worst of times, but underneath it all, he still has a heart of gold and will always put himself out there to save those in need.
This quote, which is said by Tails inSonic Frontiers, is him reminding Sage that, even though Sonic’s made a few blunders here and there, he always seems to come out on top, no matter whatEggman and the other villainsthrow at him. This quote obviously emphasizes the importance of Sonic as a character in the world, but it also highlights the intimate bond shared between Tails and his closest friend.
He may be a technical and engineering prodigy, but one of Tails' biggest faults is he can still be a bit naive at times. The biggest example, which is actually very relevant to the wider plot, comes inSonic Adventure 2when Tails come face to face with none other thanDr Eggman himself. At this point in the story, Tails and Sonic had tried to trick Eggman by giving him a fake Chaos Emerald; something the doctor isn’t actually aware of.
However, to make sure that this is a legit emerald, Eggman says to Tail he’s aware that he’d given him a knock off, only for Tails to give the game away by asking “How did you know it wasn’t the real one?”. This was all Tails had to say for Eggman to confirm the emerald in his possession was indeed a fake, and it’s a silly blunder by the fox that proves that, as smart as he is, sometimes, it’s better if he holds his tongue rather than speaking out loud.
There have been plenty of times when Sonic has said something which can come across asrude or arrogantgiven the situation, but in comparison, Tails often tends to be a bit more cautious with his words to make sure he doesn’t say anything too jarring. However, there was one bizarre instance inSonic Adventurewhere Tails says something so tone-deaf, it comes across as genuinely hilarious.
After Station Square is almost completely destroyed, with many of the buildings being blown to bits and the entire area being flooded, Tails simply comments on the horrible situation by saying “All’s well that ends well, right?”. Why Sega decided to use this specific bit of dialogue is baffling to say the least, but because of how out-of-the-blue it is, the quote has actually raised a lot of discussions online concerning what it even means, and whether Tails knew what the saying meant in the first place.
Tails has learned a lot from Sonic during their many escapades, but above all else, he’s managed to feel a lot more confident in himself, not just in terms of what he can contribute to a mission, but also with being more comfortable with his two-tailed appearance. With that being said though, while it’s clear Tails idolizes Sonic to a certain extent, he still doesn’t want to rely on his friend to solve all of his problems, and this personal back and forth is what truly lies at the heart of their relationship.
Sure, Sonic doesn’t mind helping his pal out whenever he can, but Tails still wants to prove to his friend, and to himself, that he also has what it takes to help save the world from Eggman and his evil schemes. This specific quote comes near the end of the originalSonic Adventurewhen Tails is about to face Eggman head-on, and it’s a line that says so much about Tails' character, and the personal journey he’s gone through across his many game appearances.
