Lex Luthor quotes from Smallville

Lex

(to Pete) You know, we may have more in common than you think: we both have a friend who let us down and something tells me that you know what it's like to love a woman who's still infatuated with Clark Kent.

Lex Luthor

I loved you like a brother, Clark, but I'm sorry it had to end this way.

Lex

(looking at the Fortress) I must admit, Clark. This is a big step up from the barn.

Lex Luthor

The kid that Kent saved today?

Lana Lang

I just came back from seeing him. He's lucky Clark was there.

Lex Luthor

I know the feeling... kinda makes you wonder if you're with the right guy. One chucks footballs; the other helps save lives.

Lana Lang

For someone who just moved into town, you've got a lot of opinions.

Lex Luthor

You both stood your ground and are doing what you want. I caved. You two have inspired me.

Clark Kent

[sarcastically] Oh yeah. Joining the football team and pouring some coffee. We're a couple of real rebels.

Lana Lang

Long live the revolution.

Lionel Luthor

You get one.

Lex Luthor

One what?

Lionel Luthor

One chance to defy me.

Lex Luthor

I can't figure out what you hate more -- the fact that my plan works, or that you didn't come up with it first.

Lionel Luthor

Just remember -- empires aren't built on clever bookkeeping.

Lex Luthor

Dad, you have no idea what I'm capable of.

Lionel Luthor

You know perfectly well how I feel about you.

Lex Luthor

Hence I'm at a crap factory in Smallville.

Lionel Luthor

Did you know the Caesars would send their sons to the furthest most corners of the empire so they could get an appreciation of how the world works?

Lex Luthor

Whatever helps you sleep at night, Dad.

Lex Luthor

I promise I'm not a criminal mastermind.

Clark Kent

I know; a criminal mastermind would have worn a mask.

Lex Luthor

Life's a journey, Clark; I don't wanna go through it following a roadmap.

Clark Kent

It still wouldn't kill you to drive more slowly.

Clark Kent

You might consider rounding those curves at a speed that won't actually break the sound barrier.

Lex Luthor

Hey, where's the fun in that?

Lex Luthor

I hear you're taking a tour of my plant tomorrow.

Chloe Sullivan

It's a class field trip.

Lex Luthor

What'd you do wrong?

Clark Kent

It's that bad?

Lex Luthor

You know it belonged to Alexander the Great? They said the design symbolizes strength and courage.

Clark Kent

I can't exactly see myself going into battle with that on my chest.

Lex Luthor

Darker times call for darker methods. His opponents thought he was invincible.

Clark Kent

I didn't know you were such a history buff.

Lex Luthor

I'm not. I'm just interested in people who ruled the world before they were thirty.

Lana Lang

Don't worry, Lex. You still have a few years to go.

He understands you may have certain negative feelings towards your father.

Lex Luthor

Sir Harry has always had an incredible grasp of the obvious.

Clark Kent

Have you ever got information that you wish you hadn't?

Lex Luthor

In my experience I've found you can never have too much information.

Clark Kent

Don't do this. I'm your friend.

Lex Luthor

Oh please. You think I don't see the way your parents look at me? The way half the town looks at me? You're no different. Friendship's a fairy tale, Clark. Respect and fear are the best you can hope for.