Jonathan Kent

"I've never been prouder of anyone in my entire life."

"You have to find your own reason to do what's right."

"A true test of character is how you treat those who can't hurt you."

"You're going to have to choose between the man you want to be and the man people expect."

"I don't know what you're capable of, but I know you'll do the right thing."

"The life you live is the one you choose, not the one chosen for you."

"You have a gift, Clark. But gifts come with responsibility."

"A man is measured by his heart, not his power."

"I want you to know that I love you, no matter what you become."

"You can't save everyone, but you can save someone."

"Being different is not a curse. It's an opportunity."

"The world needs hope more than it needs heroes."

"You're stronger than you think, in ways you haven't discovered yet."

"I've always known you were special. Now I know how special."

"A father's greatest achievement is raising a good son."

"You have to choose who you want to be, Clark. Not who people think you should be."

"Love is the one thing that can't be taken from you."

"The hardest part about having power is deciding when to use it."

"You're not alone in this, Clark. You'll never be alone."

"I believe in you more than I've ever believed in anyone."

"Being a good person is harder than having superpowers."

"You can change the world, Clark. I know you can."

"A man is only as strong as his convictions."

"You're going to do great things, Clark. I know you are."

"The world deserves to know the good you can do."

"You have to find your own way, even if it's different from mine."

"I'm glad you came into my life, Clark."

"You're my legacy, and I'm honored by that."

"The man you become is up to you, not me."

"I trust you, Clark. I always have."