Clark Kent quotes from Smallville

Jonathan

I guess practice ran late, huh?

Clark

Dad, I'm sorry I disappointed you. But I'm staying on the team. I'm tired of living my life on the sidelines.

Jonathan

I realize that, Clark. I also realize that you're a senior in high school, and from now on, you're gonna be making a lot of your own decisions. But if you want to be seen as an adult in this family, then you have to start acting like one. Adults in this family don't run off and do things without discussing them first.

Clark

I know. That's why I have just one question for you. You gonna let some assistant coach from Metropolis teach your boy how to play football?

Jonathan

...Go deep.

Lois

I'm glad you made the team, Clark, but why be a conformist? At least with the whole farm boy plaid thing, as lame as it is, it completely belongs to you.

Clark

In the future, let's restrict our conversations to "hello" and "goodbye".

Clark

Lex, if this friendship was so important, why'd you lie to me for so long?

Lex

I don't know, Clark. There's a darkness in me that I can't always control. I'm starting to think that's my curse, why every relationship I have ends badly.

Clark

We all have a dark side, Lex.

Lex

Yeah. But I can feel mine creeping over the corners. Your friendship helps keep it at bay. It reminds me that there are truly good people in the world. I'm not willing to give up on that.

Clark

What's that?

Lex

The Porsche you pulled me out of the day we met.

Clark

Why is it still here?

Lex

To remind me of what I almost lost. It's over, Clark. It really is. Look, I'm willing to give this friendship another shot if you are.

Clark

In the spirit of friendship, I was wondering if you could help me with a problem.

Lex

Absolutely. What is it?

Clark

Well, it's a who. Lois Lane.

Lois

You know, if I could describe my time here in one word, it would be "weird". I look forward to the relative normalcy of the big city. But don't worry. I'll visit.

Clark

Is that a promise or a threat?

Bart

You know what, man? Enough about poor little street urchin, all right? Let's take a closer look at the mysterious Clark Kent... You like to study Native American mythology. You've scrawled the name "Lana" on your notebooks, and you have one of the most boring hobbies known to man. Rock collecting.

Clark

I don't collect r--

Bart

Dude, are you okay?

Clark

Put that away. I'm allergic.

Bart

Man, I've heard of people sneezing around cats and dogs and stuff, but never getting all weak in the knees over a rock.

Clark

It's a long story.

Bart

Which is one I'm sure I would love to hear... after we get back.

Clark

Get back from where?

Bart

Anywhere we want. I mean, dude, we are two super-powered studs here. Why else do you think I came to Smellyville looking for you, man? Let's go crank it up, go have some fun! You ever seen Florida?

Clark

You haven't been listening to anything I've said to you. You can't go around stealing whatever you want.

Bart

Why not?

Clark

Because there are laws.

Bart

For normal people. And, dude, why do you treat your abilities like a curse? They're not, man. They're a gift. I'm gonna use them.

Clark

I'm not saying you shouldn't. Just use them to help people, not hurt them.

Clark

I just came by to see if you were all right. I heard you had some trouble in Metropolis.

Lex

News travels fast.

Clark

Curse of a small town. So what happened?

Lex

I decided to play cowboy and got my spurs handed to me. To be honest, I don't know why I'm not dead.

Clark

There must be someone watching over you.

Lex

In more ways than one.

Clark

So, what are you gonna do now?

Bart

I don't know. I mean, it's a big world. I figure I'd check it out, see if there's anyone else out there like us. Maybe start, like, a club or a league or something. You know, you could come with me.

Clark

Or you could stay.

Bart

You have a great life, Clark. But it's not mine. I have no reason to stay in Smallville.

Clark

You have me.

Bart

Thanks for being my friend.

Clark

Are you sure there's nothing I can do to change your mind?

Bart

Tell you what. If you can catch me... I'll think about it.

What do you think? I wanted to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule, Mr. Luthor. I understand how time-consuming making license plates can be... You're not gonna touch me with that rock in your hand. You won't get near me, not with my... speed.

You're never gonna get away with this.

Oh, but I am. With my mind and your body, the sky's the limit, Clark.

I don't know what you're talking about.

You know, it's becoming clear to me why you're so secretive. You understand that true power... is better left concealed.

I know this is hard to believe, but I swear, it's the truth. [Pause.] It's me, Mom. It's Clark.

Martha

You're sick, Lionel. You need help.

Mom, you have to believe me.

Martha

I'm leaving!

Mom, Mom, no! Mom, remember when I was six and I was playing tag with Dad, and all of a sudden I started running faster than I'd ever run before, and I was in the middle of Palmer woods completely lost. And you and Dad had to call Sheriff Ethan, and when you saw me, you started crying. And I thought something was wrong with me, and you said no, there wasn't. And then you held me in your arms and you told me I was just special. I'm your special boy, you said.

Lex

Stay where you are!

Clark

Lex, it's me, Clark. I need to talk to you.

Lex

After I drove my Porsche into the river and you fished me out, I asked your dad if there was any way I could repay him. What did he say that we always joke about?

Clark

Lex, what is this, a pop quiz?

Lex

Answer the question!

Clark

He told you to drive slower.

Lex

Welcome back.

Clark

Dad, I know you don't agree with me. But sometimes taking responsibility means having faith in yourself to make the hard choices.

Jonathan

And it also means being willing to accept the consequences.

Clark

Every handshake, every hug, every time I'm out on that field, I make a conscious decision to fall when those guys hit me so they don't get hurt. No matter how hard you try, you can't understand that. That's why it's my decision, not yours.

Jonathan

You're starting to sound more and more like your father.

Clark

I hope so, Dad.

Jason

His collarbone's broken in two places... I can't figure out how you could pummel a guy that outweighs you by 100 pounds and shatter his collarbone.

Clark

I'm sorry. It must've been an accident. I mean, I got a surge of adrenaline.

Jason

Adrenaline doesn't explain the fact that you went from chucking bales of hay to chucking 60-yard passes overnight.

Clark

I guess I'm a fast learner.

Chloe

It's all right, Clark. You can stay.

Clark

I thought you had some self-imposed restraining order against me. Does this mean you're talking to me again?

Chloe

No, this just means that I'm willing to take a chance on getting your Dr. Jekyll side today.