Alexander quotes from Smallville

Lionel

What's going on? What the hell are you doing?

Seizing the moment, Dad. Just like you taught me. Now, what's your problem with me this time, old man?

Lionel

It was your offer to hold a fundraiser at LuthorCorp Plaza, then you go behind my back and cancel the whole thing. Why would you do that?

"Because helping those who refuse to help themselves is a waste of time and money, son!" Isn't that what the old Lionel Luthor used to say?

Lionel

I've changed. People change, Lex.

No, they don't. They just get soft. Like you.

Clark

Where's Lex?

He's standing right in front of you.

Clark

No, you're not him. The real Lex would never try to kill me or Chloe.

No, you're probably right. But he's thought about it! All the times you've meddled in his plans, derailed his ambitions. He's thought about killing all of you. He just never had the guts to go through with it.

Clark

What are you?

I was just about to ask you the same question.

Lex

Let's see what happens to me if you die!

You can't kill me! I drive you. I give your life meaning. I'm your soul, you weak, pathetic little man! I'm the real Lex Luthor!