Lionel Luthor quotes from Smallville

Lex

Well I forgot what a concerned parent you are. That's why you're having me followed, isn't it? To make sure I don't destroy the rest of the world?

Lionel

If I were having you followed, son, you would never know it. I can guarantee you that.

Lana

I wonder how Martha Kent would handle hearing that you used her son as a bargaining chip? Tell me what you know.

Lionel

Well, I see you've embraced wholeheartedly what it means to be a Luthor.

Lionel

Clark, if Lana's spoken to you, I know what you must be thinking, but you've got to listen to me.

Clark

I've listened to you for too long!

Lionel

Lex is tracking a wraith from the Phantom Zone. I had to force Lana to marry him. It was the only way she could get close to him to get the information for me I need to help you.

Clark

No. I never asked for your help. And I never will.

Lionel

You're not a murderer. You're Kal-El.

Clark

Don't call me by that name!

Clark

I don't understand. None of this makes any sense.

Lionel

It was when Lex was possessed with Zod. I became possessed with all your father's knowledge. I found myself writing, in Kryptonian, the symbol for power.

It was a beacon. The same beacon Jor-El used when he needed me.

Clark

You knew my father?

I worked for Jor-El, bringing criminals to justice. When Krypton was on the verge of annihilation, he asked me to keep an eye out for you.

Clark

Where have you been all these years?

Watching from a distance.

Lionel

Your father wanted you to pass the test without any help. He wasn't to interfere unless it was absolutely necessary.

When you unleashed those phantoms, your life was at stake. I didn't have a choice.

Lionel

Like what happened at the docks in Seattle.

Clark

When that phantom infected my mind?

Lionel

That's right.

Unfortunately, I've lost a step since then.

Clark

What happened?

Nothing.

Clark

That doesn't look like nothing.

I had a run-in with the last phantom. I have to leave Earth's atmosphere to heal, but first I must complete the job I started.

Lionel

No, I've repented.

Chloe

That's right, you're an intensely spiritual man. You amassed all the power a human could until you found out about Clark. Befriending him is the closest thing you'll get to seeing God.

The heart -- it'll blind you, son. You want to be your own man. That's natural. But remember, Clark -- I am your father and I alone raised you in my own image to become the man that you are today.

Clark Kent

I must have lost perspective.

But that's why I'm here -- to set you back on the right path. You could conquer the universe. The Man of Tomorrow -- Clark Luthor! I sometimes shudder to think what would have happened to my little traveler if he had been discovered in that cornfield by the first ignorant farmer that came along. Where on earth would you be now?

Oliver Queen

(to Alexander) So, what was that this morning, huh? Was that, uh -- was that your idea to show daddy you got the killer instinct, too? Is that what that was?

Are you making an accusation against my son? No one will take your word, you're a convicted felon. You should have stayed out of the spotlight, but you wanted celebrity. You made one fatal mistake -- you trusted them, the people. They're vulgar, uneducated, and stupid, and they don't even know when you're fighting for them. Must be heart-wrenching.

Oliver Queen

Well, you got it all figured out. I'll tell you what -- I wouldn't underestimate the common man in tomorrow's vote. When the VRA's repealed and my name is cleared, I'm coming after you.

No, you're wrong. Tomorrow, the people will turn on you again, believe me. You missed the mark, Green Arrow.

And now its our turn... again.

No second chances, Lionel. It's time to end this family feud.

Alexander, please listen to me.

I know I'm dying. I'm aging faster and faster. I have all of Lex's memories. And he despised every single one of you.

Listen. Listen to me, son. Don't let hate master you. Make it your servant. Use it. Let it build inside of you. Hate can make you strong. I can teach you how.

There's nothing left for you to teach me.

I applaud your efforts, but you can't hide Alexander from me forever.

Tess Mercer

I'm saving him from an encore performance of "Daddy Dearest".

Give me my son.

Tess Mercer

I'm surprised that you are so hell-bent on this family reunion, given the fact that on this world it was Lex that sent Lionel plummeting to his death.

That's proof that the Lex you knew was a true Luthor.

(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)