Lex Luthor

"The happiness of others is irrelevant to my pursuits."

"Power without knowledge is merely destruction."

"I respect intellect above all other human qualities."

"The weak deserve their position in society."

"Innovation is the product of ambition married to intelligence."

"Every great achievement requires the willingness to sacrifice others."

"I am not evil—I am simply advanced."

"The truth is that most people are incapable of greatness."

"Freedom for the few requires the subordination of the many."

"Courage is the ability to act despite the opinions of others."

"Change is necessary, but only when guided by superior intellect."

"Education should serve the advancement of human potential, not equality."

"Knowledge is a weapon, and weapons should be in the hands of the wise."

"Time is the one resource even I cannot manufacture."

"Justice and law are tools for those with the power to wield them."

"Peace comes through the dominance of superior forces."

"Nature exists to be conquered and harnessed by human will."

"Art reflects the values of its creator—and my values are excellence."

"Science is the future, and I intend to shape that future."

"Music is pleasant, but it accomplishes nothing of practical value."

"Faith without evidence is merely hope dressed in finer clothes."

"True leadership means making decisions others cannot make."

"Work is worship for those who understand the value of accomplishment."

"Dreams are only valuable if they can be actualized through effort."

"Humor is a tool to control others through their laughter."

"Beauty is subjective, but excellence is objective."

"Death is merely the end of opportunity—and opportunity is everything."

"Perseverance without direction is merely stubbornness."

"To be grateful is to admit you had insufficient vision to create."

"Creativity without purpose is art; creativity with purpose is power."