Jonathan Kent quotes from Smallville

Martha

I know what you're doing, Jonathan. You can't take the place of Clark on this farm, no one can. Every other farm in the county has at least five hands to help out.

Jonathan

Sweetheart, my family managed to run this farm for generations before Clark came around. I see no reason why I can't run it by myself.

Martha

Sometimes I wonder which one of you is more stubborn.

Jonathan

Why don't I give you a clue?

Jonathan

Martha, what exactly is it that you want me to do? You want me to tell our teenage son that we couldn't possibly survive around here without him? What kind of parents would that make us?

Martha

Honest ones. How many times has he asked be treated like an adult? This decision took a lot of maturity.

Jonathan

Or guilt. Martha, Clark still feels responsible for my heart problems. I'm not going to allow him to do this out of pity.

Martha

It's not pity, Jonathan. Clark knows that if he leaves, he can only come back a few times a year. And he doesn't want one of those times to be your funeral.

Clark

Dad, you raised me to make my own decisions. Why don't you trust me on this?

Jonathan

Because you are a lot like me. I had a full ride to Met. U. waiting for me when I graduated. Problem is, my father needed me on this farm. So I stayed.

Clark

Dad that's a pretty big footnote to leave out. Why didn't you tell me?

Jonathan

I didn't want it to weigh you down. As much as I loved my father, a part of me still resents him for needing me that much. I don't want you to feel that. That's not the kind of father I ever wanted to be.

Clark

Dad. This isn't about the kind of father you are. It's about the kind of son I want to be.

Clark

You're gonna have to go without me.

Jonathan

Do I have to remind you, Clark, that the last time we had a meteor shower, it was full of kryptonite?

Martha

If the same happens today it could kill you. You have to come with us.

Clark

I spoke to Jor-El. He told me I have to find the other two stones right now, and unite them with the one in the cave.

Martha

No! You're my son. You're not gonna go on some kind of suicide mission.

Jonathan

Clark, you might be stronger than steel, but you're not invincible.

Clark

I know, Dad. But I'm the only one who can do this.

Jonathan

All right. But I want you to listen to me right now. All the years that your mother and I spent raising you from that wide-eyed toddler running around on this farm to the man who is standing in front of me right now was for this moment. You do this, son. You make us proud.

Clark

It's a lot heavier than I remember.

Jonathan

You're just going to have to learn, Clark. Pace yourself. You're human now.

Chloe

Ah, the joys of manual labor.

Clark

It's not so bad. I kinda like being sore. It makes me feel like I've actually accomplished something. No pain, no gain, right?

Jonathan

Son, they told us you were dead.

Clark

I was.

Jonathan

Jor-El...

Clark

Yeah.

Martha

He returned your powers, didn't he?

Clark

I'm not human anymore. It's the only way I could come back.

Jonathan

We heard about a missile malfunction. You stopped it, didn't you? It's not easy to sacrifice the things you want the most to save other people. We're so proud of you, Clark.

Clark

The sacrifice would've been not coming back at all.

You've never had a lie get out of hand? Or you've never been caught at it?

Jonathan

I've never been in a position where people look up to me. You are Clark's hero.

So I'm not supposed to have any faults, huh? Who can live up to that? You know why there's no heroes today? It's because at the end of the day, people don't respect them; they envy them. And they're just waiting for them to screw up.

Lionel

I know about Clark. Chloe Sullivan has supplied me with all the information I need: his true identity, the powers he possesses and uses. I know he's vulnerable to kryptonite. Accept my support, and I can guarantee you a seat in the senate.

Jonathan

And what happens if I don't accept?

Lionel

The truth about Clark will come out in any case. The only difference is how he'll be treated when we run the tests. He can either be a distinguished guest or strapped down, helpless like a lab rat. It's your choice.

Clark

Why are you doing this to me, Dad? Why are you doing this?! No more lies. Tell me the truth. Tell me!

Jonathan

You want the truth? You were never really my son. You're the thing I found in the corn field.

Clark

Dad we both know Jor-El's not the type to just let things go.

Jonathan

Clark, when it comes down to it, none of us are going to be around forever. We can't dwell on that. I think the trick is just to live your life to its fullest. Make sure you spend as much time as you possibly can with the people you love.

Clark

You died because of me. When Jor-El brought me back to life and restored my powers... he told me there'd be a price - the life of someone I love. I'm sorry, Dad. I'm so sorry.

Jonathan

Clark... believe me you have nothing to be sorry about. I lived a full, wonderful life. I had everything a husband or a father could ever possibly dream of. I am so very proud that I died protecting you.

Clark

Protecting me from what?

Jonathan

Lionel Luthor, Clark. He knows your secret. He knows everything. You can't stay here, son. You've got to keep your mother safe. You've got to keep the whole world safe.

Clark Kent

Sometimes I think it would be easier if you were here.

Jonathan Kent

Not a day goes by, Clark, when I don't regret not being able to be right here for you. I would do anything, I would give anything to able to get a second chance to get it right. You got that second chance, son. You could be the greatest hero the world has ever known.

Clark Kent

Not according to Jor-El.

Jonathan Kent

Well, then, do what you do best. Prove him wrong. Jor-El was right about one thing. Something dark is coming. You're gonna be tested. It's not gonna be easy, son. But I have faith in you.

Clark Kent

Look, this may be hard for you to understand considering everything that's happened to you in this world. You taught me so much. You taught me to be fair and honest. You taught me the only person in control of your destiny...

Is you.

Clark Kent

You were the man that I tried to live up to. You didn't have powers, and you didn't have a destiny to save the world, but you were my hero. And I lost you.

You don't even know me. I'm just an obsessed man hanging onto a place as if memories could make up a lifetime.

Clark Kent

This place isn't your home. Martha is. It's not the place, it's the people in it. And Martha's still here. You still have a chance. It's better to risk everything than hold onto nothing.

Who told you that?

Clark Kent

You did.

Jor-El

Your journey has come to an end, Kal-El.

Clark Kent

I shouldn't have tried to push away my Kryptonian side. My strength is accepting it -- accepting you.

Jor-El

You honor me. A father's pride cannot be measured in words, but know that I'm proud of you, son.

Clark Kent

You have no idea how long I've waited to hear you say that.

Jor-El

We have been down our long road, Kal-El -- one paved with difficult trials. Those trials are behind you now. Any father can only hope that he is one day humbled by the feats of his son. But it is your soul, Kal-El, of which I am most proud. You -- and you alone -- possess the courage, the determination, and the compassion that will be required of you to lift the darkness from the Earth. (returns the suit to Clark) I ask you to remember one thing. Your abilities may be of my blood, but it is your time in Smallville, with Jonathan and Martha Kent and all the people there, that made you a hero, Kal-El.

Jonathan Kent

Always hold on to Smallville. (hands the suit over to Clark)