Jonathan Kent

"Being different makes you special, not wrong."

"You're stronger than any storm."

"I've taught you everything I can—the rest is up to you."

"Your heart is your greatest strength."

"Never forget where you come from."

"You have the power to save people, use it wisely."

"A father's greatest joy is seeing his son become a good man."

"You deserve to be happy, Clark."

"Keep fighting, even when it seems hopeless."

"The world is better because you're in it."

"I'm just a farmer, but I know what's right."

"You have to believe in yourself enough for both of us."

"Your power doesn't define you—your choices do."

"You're not just anyone. One day, you're gonna have to make a choice about what kind of man you want to be."

"Clark, even in a world where it's supposed to be strong to be good."

"The world's gonna know you were here."

"You have a gift, Clark. But gifts can be made into weapons."

"Some people can read and others see visions when they look at the stars. It is the gift of the poet."

"You have to decide what kind of man you want to grow up to be, Clark."

"Being different isn't something to be ashamed of."

"You can't keep running forever, son."

"I have to believe that you were sent here for a reason."

"The real power of journalism is giving voice to the voiceless."

"You were born in a bad place at a worse time."

"How do you know you can trust him? Because he's Superman."

"Maybe you were sent here for a reason."

"A good man? That's who you are, Clark."

"Your father was a good man. He believed in humanity."

"You have to choose what kind of man you'll be."

"There's something inside you, son, that makes you want to do the right thing."