Dominic Sanatori quotes from Smallville

Lex Luthor

Do you know what my father gave me for my tenth birthday? A copy of The Will to Power. "Behold the super man. Man is something to be overcome". Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Nietzsche. They were the voices that nurtured me after my mother died. My father made every question a quiz, every choice a test. Second best was for losers, compassion for losers, trust no one. Those were the lessons I grew up with.

Dominic Sanatori

I'll remember that if I'm ever interviewed by the biography channel.

Lex Luthor

All I'm saying, Dominic, is try and remember who I was raised by. I try to deny it, but I'm still my father's son. Tread carefully.

Lex Luthor

Let's be frank, Dominic. My father sent you here to spy on me because he's afraid of how well I'm doing. This was my last chance to prove myself and he just assumed I'd fail. Now he has to revise his definition of me. I'm not just his screw-up son anymore. Now I'm competition. And my father only knows one way of dealing with competition.

There are some things better left between patient and therapist, Lex.

Lex Luthor

You know, in ancient Persia, the kings would kill a messenger who brought them news they didn't like. In modern times, a sword in the chest might seem a little extreme. Something more subtle would be in order. Enjoying your drink?

Dominic Sanatori

You can save the concerned son routine, Lex. I have everything under control.

Lex Luthor

The loyal lapdog sitting watch at his master's door, secretly hoping he doesn't make it?

Dominic Sanatori

As I recall, you almost let him die once. Who's to say you didn't try to finish the job? God knows after yesterday, you'd have enough reason to want him dead.

Lex Luthor

You know what I find so amusing about you, Dominic, is that you actually believe my father is grooming you.

Dominic Sanatori

It's unfortunate that they already have a suspect in custody. I can't think of a person with a better motive for killing your father than you.