Tess Mercer quotes from Smallville

Hardly any trace of Lionel at all. It's refreshing, actually...being out from under our father's shadow.

Tess Mercer

Lionel Luthor's been dead for years. Lex killed him.

I guess Lex did something right in this place. I got to tell you, sis -- this alternate Earth -- it's a blast. Doesn't feel right, though. Not having blood on my hands before lunch.

Tess Mercer

Hey, hound dog. You really rocked this town.

Dr. Emil Hamilton

I suppose that's supposed to be humorous?

Tess Mercer

It's just... well, it was a nice surprise to see our mild-manner doctor have a special power of his own.

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.

Listen, Tess, I know better than anyone what it's like to walk around with a--a mark on you. It's lonely.

Tess Mercer

Being the world's greatest hero is just a little bit different than being Satan's child.

Angel or devil is in the eye of he who beholds it.

Tess Mercer

"He who beholds it"? What have you been watching a little too much BBC lately?

Granny Goodness

I want to give your soul eternal life! Please, Lutessa, let me save you!

Tess Mercer

From what?

Granny Goodness

Darkseid's Apokolips. Evil in its purest form -- the heart of human nature, obscured over time as something to be cast away rather than embraced. Hades, Kali -- even the word "Lucifer" is an old Latin phrase meaning "morning star", "bringer of light". I'm afraid the centuries and translations have twisted Darkseid's true gifts. But before the end of days, his rapture will be the only salvation.

Tess Mercer

I will never join you.

Granny Goodness

Farewell, my child. Bless your soul.

Tess Mercer

Wait. When? I mean, what do you mean? When? When is this hell coming?

Granny Goodness

It's not coming, Lutessa. It's upon us.