Lex Luthor

"Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story."

"Power is not something that can be given. It must be taken."

"The world has always belonged to the strong, Clark. And it always will."

"I'm a man of action. Dreams are for the weak."

"Knowledge is the most valuable currency in the world."

"I've learned that the only person you can truly rely on is yourself."

"Sentiment is weakness. Weakness is extinction."

"The future belongs to those who can see it and seize it."

"I don't believe in luck. I believe in preparation and execution."

"Every great civilization has fallen to someone smarter, stronger, or more determined."

"Technology is simply the application of human will to nature."

"A man's worth is measured by what he accomplishes, not what he inherits."

"Mercy is for those who cannot afford justice."

"I don't make mistakes. I make calculated decisions."

"The real power isn't in the weapons you wield, but in the will to use them."

"Money is simply a tool for those intelligent enough to use it."

"I've studied every philosophy, every great mind in history."

"Progress requires sacrifice. Not everyone can handle the burden of change."

"The concept of good and evil is a luxury for those who can afford it."

"Humanity's greatest weakness is their need to be loved."

"I don't fear death. I fear irrelevance."

"Loyalty is overrated. Results are what matter."

"The pursuit of perfection is the only worthy endeavor."

"Leadership isn't about being liked. It's about being obeyed."

"I've accomplished more before breakfast than most accomplish in a lifetime."

"Truth is subjective. What matters is perspective and power."

"Education should serve a purpose. Otherwise, it's merely entertainment."

"Time is the only resource you cannot manufacture more of."

"Art without purpose is just decoration."

"Science is the key to understanding and controlling the universe."