Clark and Professor Fine in “Unfinished Business”

Clark

He's my father. I have the right to know everything about him.

I agree. When you're ready.

Clark

I'm ready now!

Impatience is such a pathetic human trait. But I suppose it's to be expected from someone raised by such a primitive race.

Clark

I happen to care a great deal about this primitive race... a lot more than I do about Krypton.