Clark Kent quotes from Smallville

Clark Kent

The printer's jammed, the scanner's broken, and the Spring Formal event schedule is late. Chloe leaves for a day and the Torch goes down in flames.

Lana Lang

It's safe to say we won't lose you to the entrancing world of journalism.

Clark Kent

I'm just afraid that if Lana sees me with another girl, she's going to think that the door is closed.

Martha Kent

The door is closed, Clark. And you need to admit that to yourself.

Clark Kent

Dad, Lex is just trying to do the right thing.

Jonathan Kent

I know he is, Clark. I know he didn't try to buy me off, he's just trying to repay me for damages that he thinks he caused. You're right, I got no real reason to doubt him. It's just something in my gut tells me I should.

Clark Kent

Lex isn't perfect, Dad. I know that. But slamming the door in his face over and over only helps turn him into exactly what you think he already is.

Jonathan Kent

When did you get to be so wise?

Clark Kent

Ask my dad.

Clark Kent

You know, I remember the first time I met Chloe. It was eighth grade. She'd just transferred from Metropolis and I was assigned to show her around. The first thing she wanted to know was where she could buy a copy of the Planet so she could keep in touch with civilization. When she found out I lived on a farm, she insisted I invite her over to experience it first hand. I think she thought I was Amish. When I brought her up here, she just kissed me, right out of the blue.

Lana Lang

Why'd she do that?

Clark Kent

She said "I know you've been thinking about that all day, so I figured we'd get it out of the way and be friends".

Lex Luthor

I found a man. He said something besides the meteors came down that day.

Clark Kent

Like what?

Lex Luthor

A ship.

Clark Kent

And you believe him?

Lex Luthor

I listened. Chances are he's just another crackpot, but I'd be remiss if I didn't check it out.

Clark Kent

And when the next story comes up, you'll be sure to check that one out too. When are you going to be able to put your past behind you?

Lex Luthor

Take a look at the stars, Clark. Some of them have been extinguished for thousands of years, but their light is only reaching us now. The past is always influencing the present. I can't change that. All I can do is try to understand it.

Clark Kent

Why would your father be against the plant?

Lex Luthor

We have a complicated relationship, Clark. My father wants me to believe it's built on trust, but it's not. It's built on lies and deceit. Any relationship with that foundation is destined to fail. Lucky we don't have that problem.

Clark Kent

Lucky us.

Lex Luthor

I don't know. Just got a bad feeling. Kind of like when you can smell the air change before a storm.

Clark Kent

Storms are a way of life around here, Lex. The trick is not to get caught out in the open.

Clark Kent

Dad's missing because of me. I brought this upon us.

Martha Kent

You can't blame yourself. You can't change who you are. As long as you live, people will try to exploit you. Your father and I have tried to shelter you as long as possible, but one day we won't be there for you. And you're gonna have to carry the burden of your gifts on your own.

Clark Kent

Don't say that, Mom.

Martha Kent

And when your day comes, I have no doubt in my heart that you'll make us proud.

Lana Lang

When the tornado came, I thought this was it. Fate had finally found me. Then I saw you in the truck and you put your arms around me and you told me that everything was going to be okay. I know, it sounds crazy, but I started to think of all the other times that you've been there to protect me. And I thought maybe there's more to Clark Kent than meets the eye.

Clark Kent

You're right. It does sound crazy. I mean, there's nothing more to me than what you see.

Clark Kent

I started to feel hot. And my eyes started to burn. All of a sudden, the spot I was staring at burst into flames.

Martha Kent

Just by looking at it?

Clark Kent

Hello? Hi, I'm Clark, I'm the kid who can lift up tractors and see through walls.

Clark Kent

I want to make sure everything's okay between us.

Chloe Sullivan

Yeah, it's hunky-dory!

Clark Kent

Wait. Now I know something's wrong. The only person who says "hunky-dory" is my father.

Clark Kent

Dad, you were right. Once I understood what triggered the heat, I was able to control it without thinking about... sex.

Jonathan Kent

You sure about that son?

Clark Kent

Trust me. Next time I have a date, I'll be able to take her out without setting her on fire.

Jonathan Kent

Well, that's a relief.

Lex Luthor

Try to be more cautious. I let my passion get the best of me. I won't make that mistake again.

Clark Kent

Lex, I don't think having passion is such a bad thing.

Lex Luthor

You're right, Clark. Passion for life and work and friends is great. As long as you keep it in check. I should take a page out of your book.

Pete Ross

This thing's got extraterrestrial written all over it.

Clark Kent

Yeah, I bet there's little green guys running around the cornfield too, Pete.

Pete Ross

I'm serious, Clark. Have you ever seen anything like it?

Clark Kent

If the aliens came to Earth, don't you think they'd find a place a little more exciting than Smallville?

Pete Ross

No, no, no, think about it. Crop circles, cattle mutilation. They'd be like kids in a candy store here!

Pete Ross

So you're some sort of... what? You're not a human?

Clark Kent

I don't know what I am. I don't know where that ship brought me from. I just know that I grew up in Smallville, and everything that I care about and everyone that I care about is here.

Pete Ross

If you care about me so much, how come you never told me sooner?

Clark Kent

Pete, believe me, there wasn't a day that went by where I didn't want to tell you, but my parents thought it was too dangerous. Not just for me, but for anyone else who knew the truth.

Pete Ross

You didn't think I could handle it?

Clark Kent

Can you?