Clark Kent quotes from Smallville

Oliver Queen

Clark, come on. Now the whole world thinks I'm a terrorist. I mean, that's not exactly something you want on your Fortune 500 bio or at your wedding, so...

Clark Kent

Well, that's too bad, 'cause I was just about to invite you to be my best man. You're the guy who stands next to me on the worst days of my life. And I want you there for the best one, too.

Oliver Queen

Hey, I -- you kidding? Absolutely. Thank you. (shakes Clark's hand)

Carter Hall

All I can say is when it comes to planning the wedding, just nod. A lot.

Oliver Queen

Well, you would know, right? I mean, you married Shayera, what, a hundred times now?

Dr. Emil Hamilton

Well, I've heard of relationships that withstand the test of time, but that's remarkable. Oh, or not, I suppose. For you.

Slade Wilson

I was wonder how long you'd hide and let your friends take the fall.

Clark Kent

I heard the explosion. You were in it. How did you...

Slade Wilson

Survive? Let's just say the reaper can swing his sickle at me, but I'm beyond death's stroke now.

Lois Lane

I'll get you help. Okay?

Carter Hall

No. It's too late. Hey. I'm a pro at dying, remember?

Clark Kent

I should have been there, Carter. I'm sorry.

Carter Hall

Can't always be you, Clark. This is all our fight. Listen. Listen! This is what we do. And my passing means I'll be with Shayera again.

Clark Kent

I owe you so much, I don't even know how to begin to thank you.

Carter Hall

You just did. You hold on to her. Because there has to be a balance, Clark. We can't do what we have to do if there's an emptiness in our hearts. Remember that.

Clark Kent

I will. I promise.

Carter Hall

Oh, I am sorry I won't be able to help you fight the darkness. (looks at Lois) But you have all the help that you need.

Clark Kent

How'd you do it? Trust me, I mean - back then, before you found out.

Chloe Sullivan

I had my suspicions.

Clark Kent

But that's what I mean. You knew I was lying to you, and still you looked me in the eye every day and you trusted me.

Chloe Sullivan

I guess that's the true test of believing in someone -- knowing that their lies are there to protect you. It's not really trust if you ask someone to explain themselves.

Clark Kent

But that's hard.

Chloe Sullivan

It's really hard.

Clark Kent

You never gave up.

Chloe Sullivan

And I never will.

Clark Kent

I've been thinking about what you said -- that I should shut my eyes and ears to the outside world to figure what's true. You made me believe. And you got me to fly. Even if it was just in cyberspace.

Lois Lane

Well, I have to say Smallville, that soaring over the Daily Planet and the spires of Metropolis was amazing.

Clark Kent

Well, who knows? Maybe one day, we'll get to fly in the real world.

Lois Lane

I've always believed that you can do the impossible, and one day you will.

Clark Kent

Mom, people are upset. They're getting violent.

Martha Kent

Clark, if you don't let me do this, there will never be a day where you can come out of hiding. People need someone to believe in.

Clark Kent

I'm not gonna let you sacrifice yourself.

Martha Kent

Your father and I made a pact many years ago. We knew protecting you would always be dangerous, but we vowed to do it, even if it cost us our lives. I'm willing to sacrifice the same thing your father did.

Clark Kent

But I'm not gonna to let go on a suicide mission for me. And the person who did this to you is still out there, and I'm gonna find them. I'm not ready to say goodbye to you, too.

Clark Kent

I want to be the man that you made that suit for.

Martha Kent

Clark, you don't need a suit the be the world's hero.

Clark Kent

Well, when I saw those people willing to defend me, it was inspiring. It got me to thinking that, in order for The Blur to be a true beacon of hope, maybe people need to see my face, too. I've been to the future, and I saw the hero that I will become to save the city. But I also saw me -- I mean... Clark Kent -- disguised behind glasses and a bad haircut.

Martha Kent

Well, I'm sure you still looked very handsome.

Clark Kent

Mom, I don't how I can treat Clark Kent as a disguise. I mean, you and dad raised me to be who I am right now -- the real Clark Kent.

Martha Kent

What's real is your strength and integrity and compassion. As long as you remain honest to those things, it doesn't matter what you wear or what name you go by, because... you'll always be my son.

Clark Kent

So, you're saying that I should become that hero and step into the light?

Martha Kent

Clark, you are the light.

I was wondering when we would meet again.

Clark Kent

What exactly are you, Desaad?

A prophet. A servant, loyal to a far greater power.

Clark Kent

The darkness.

To Darkseid. When he last laid his eyes upon you, you wore your sin openly. You're much more self-assured now. More love in your heart than when you faced Godfrey. Stronger than when you faced Granny, as well. Sadly incorruptible. They, much like I, have been preparing for something...amazing.

Clark Kent

And that's why the three of you have been burning your Omega symbols on innocent people.

You act as though the marks weren't there to begin with...but I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise.

Clark Kent

And I should be wearing a mask. Unfortunately, I've lived my entire life up until this point without needing one. That's why I've been so reluctant. I mean, this is the face that my parents raised. It's the face of the man that you love. And I don't want to deny who I am when I'm out there doing what I was born to do.

Lois Lane

Then why bother with the jacket, Clark, the symbols?

Clark Kent

When I'm out there in the red and blue, and I'm saving people, that's who I really am. And I know this is gonna sound weird, but it's not what I'm called that should define who I am. It's who I am that should define what I'm called. Clark Kent - it's...it's just a name. It's just a word. I am The Blur, and I always have been.

Lois Lane

Clark, you can't just whip out a new costume at work.

Clark Kent

The Blur is not the disguise, Lois. Clark Kent will be the mask.

Lois Lane

Okay. Okay, but the only way the glasses are ever going to work...

Clark Kent

If I adjust my behavior when I use them. I know. The world needs to believe that Clark Kent is way too normal to be...

Lois Lane

Super.

Clark Kent

And even though we silenced Godfrey, we shutdown Granny's orphanage, and buried Desaad underneath Belle Reve, it's not the last time we've seen Darkseid. But I'll be ready...(puts on glasses)...hiding in plain sight.

Lois Lane

So you're willing to dial back the hometown hero and crank up the Average Joe?

Clark Kent

If that's what it takes to be the hero the people need, (glasses slide down a little; he pushes glasses up nose in iconic fashion)...yes, Miss Lane, I am.

Clark Kent

(to Chloe) You don't think we...?

Chloe Sullivan

Exchanged vows?

Clark Kent

Uh, well, I mean...

Chloe Sullivan

Said "I do"?

Clark Kent

...both...

Chloe Sullivan

Did the deed? God, don't say the word "consummate". The answer has to be "no".

Clark Kent

Conner has... he's only half Lex, it turns out.

Lois Lane

What? Okay, if you say the other half is Tess, I'm going to officially write that family off for good.

Clark Kent

Lois, the other half is me.

Lois Lane

Are you trying to tell me that Conner is the genetic love child of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor?

Clark Kent

You don't have to say it like that.

Clark Kent

Everything we do with our abilities is our responsibility. That's why we have to learn to control them before they control us. That's why we practice.

Conner Kent

I lifted the tractor without any practice.

Clark Kent

When you put it down, you broke the beam behind the stall.

(incapacitates Clark with kryptonite) No. You'll never take my son.

Conner Kent

What are you doing?!

Eliminating the one person who stands in the way of your destiny.

Clark Kent

Let him go!

Let's go, son. Remember who you are. You are meant to become a god. Together, we can make sure you do.

Conner Kent

I know who I am. (destroys the kryptonite with his heat vision to save Clark)

Conner Kent

I'm not like you, Clark. I mean, maybe on the outside with what I can do, but what that ring brought out in me -- that was all Lex.

Clark Kent

There's a shadow inside all of us. But that doesn't mean you need to embrace it. You decide who you really are. And I know you'll make the right choice and become the hero you're destined to be.

Conner Kent

That means a lot coming from you. Well, if you feel that way, maybe, uh, I should start dressing for the part. (opens his jacket, revealing a black t-shirt with House of El family crest) I know I have a lot to learn. But when you feel I'm ready to join the team, I'd like to.