[Yeah, you just managed to say the one thing to flip his no-bullshit switch on.]
You really think that'll matter, to anybody? I know you think you gotta be this-- savior, an' I'm not sayin' it ain't a part of who you are... but, Korra, to hell with bein' of use to anybody. You're you. You're funny, strong, smart, good and the only thing you gotta do is to be yourself, and that's enough.
[He pauses, looking at her directly.] That poison hasn't taken what's the most important thing about you -- you. And I'm damn glad 'bout that.