Superman II (1981) - Quotes

Consequences of Resistance in Superman II

President: Thousands of hours to create, and they defaced it in seconds. Imagine what they'll do to the world if we resist!

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A Moment of Love Between Lois and Superman

Lois Lane: You did all that for me, I don't know what to say.

Superman: Just say you love me.

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Choosing Love Despite Parental Concerns

Lara: Your father and I tried to anticipate your every question, Kal-El. This is the one we hoped you would not ask.

Superman: But I have to, because... she's everything I want in life.

Lara: And she, the one you have chosen, she feels as much for you?

Superman: Yes.

Lara: Then, if this is what you wish, if you intend to live your life with a mortal, you must live as a mortal. You must become one of them.

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Zod Demands Obedience from Earth's Leaders

Ursa: Come forward. Your General wishes to speak.

General Zod: I am General Zod. Your ruler. Yes, today begins a new order! Your lands, your possessions, your very lives will gladly be given in tribute to me, General Zod. In return for your obedience, you will enjoy my generous protection. In other words, you will be allowed to live.

General Zod: So you are a general too? And who is your superior?

Army General: I answer only to the President.

General Zod: And he will answer to me! Or all of his cities will end up like this one!

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General Zod's Triumph Over Earthly Challenges

Ursa: Look! They need machines to fly!

General Zod: What bravery! Be nice to them, my dear. Blow them a kiss.

General Zod: I win! (now realizing the lack of resistance he is receiving) I always win. Is there no one on this planet to even challenge me?

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Comparison to Superman in Crisis Situation

Reporter: He was right in the line of that fire and nothing seemed to happen to him. I haven't seen the likes of this since Superman.

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Global Broadcast of General Zod's Message

General Zod: No! Who else is seeing this?

Reporter: Ah . . . well, with this satellite link up, uh . . . just about everybody. I mean, the whole planet!

General Zod: The whole planet Houston?

Reporter: Earth. The whole planet Earth.

General Zod: (satisfied with the man's answer) You may continue.

Reporter: As the extraordinary story continues . . . as this extraordinary st—

Ursa: (petulantly) Enough of this nonsense! If the whole planet is watching, can't we show them something more interesting?

Army Major: (via bullhorn) Throw down your arms and surrender! This is an order!

Ursa: General Zod does not take orders. He gives them.

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Conflict on the Road with Uninvited Guests

Deputy Dwayne: I dunno, from the look of them I'll bet ten dollars they're from Los Angeles.

Sheriff: Hey, ya hippies! Get your butts off the road!

General Zod: I like the glow that flashes red like our Krypton sun. But not this irritating noise. Make way.

Sheriff: Did I hear right? That son of a bitch give me an order?!

Sheriff: Dwayne, you take care of him.

Dwayne: But I...

Sheriff: Dwayne, you gotta learn to kick ass, you wanna be a peacemaker.

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Literary References and Humor in Conversation

Kryptonian Man: [[w:Joyce Kilmer#"Trees"|Trees; [w:Joyce Kilmer|Joyce Kilmer] Literature Lesson #35: "]" by ] of Earth. I think I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree . . .

Lex Luthor: (as the Kryptonian professor continues) He's not here, it's a voice from the past. Now that's cute, it's very cute.

Miss Teschmacher: I like trees!

Lex Luthor: So does your average cocker spaniel.

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Realizations and Misunderstandings in Conversation

Lois Lane: You know, it's, it's really amazing. I never started to put it together before now. It's just kind of funny, you know, cause a good reporter isn't supposed to let anything slip by her.

Clark Kent: No. Course not.

Lois Lane: Well, uh, I'm beginning to get the picture.

Clark Kent: As usual, Lois, I-I really don't know what you're talking about. Um, tell you what, I-I'll meet you back at the hotel.

Lois Lane: What's your hurry, Superman?

Lois Lane: I gotta admit, you know. Your disguise is nearly perfect. You had me fooled. And I am nobody's fool, believe me.

Clark Kent: Oh no, of course not, Lois. I mean, you just have an active imagination. You just get carried away sometimes. Believe me, I understand. It can happen to anybody.

Lois Lane: Listen, I'm so sure you're Superman, that I'm willing to bet my life on it.

Clark Kent: What?

Clark Kent: Hmm.

Lois Lane: And if I'm wrong, you've got yourself one hell of a story.

Clark Kent: [makes a flying gesture with his arm; Lois nods.; turns around and starts walking] You think I'm Superman? Boy, you certainly have some imagination, Lois. Huh. For a minute there, you almost had me convinced , for a minute.

Lois: Bye bye Baby!

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A Discussion on Timing and Expectations

Lex Luthor: It's beautiful! It has everything.

Miss Teschmacher: Wrong.

Lex Luthor: Why didn't you go before we left?

Miss Teschmacher: That was two days ago.

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Suspicion Surrounds Clark's Disappearing Acts

Clark Kent: Lois! Um, uh Lois! Uh (offer Lois her hot dog) Uh, here you go.

Lois Lane: Where were you?

Clark Kent: I was getting hot dogs. (Lois takes both hot dogs) What do you mean?

Lois Lane: Well, it seems kind of strange to me that every time Superman's around, you disappear.

Clark Kent: Superman?! I mean, he was here?!

Lois Lane: Mm hmm.

Clark Kent: (looks up) Golly!

Lois Lane: And you weren't . . . as usual. So what have you got to say about that?

Clark Kent: Darn! I forgot your orange juice.

Lois Lane: Clark!

Clark Kent: No orange juice?

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Cultural Identity and Perception in Interaction

Woman: What a nice man!

Another woman: Of course he's Jewish.

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Urgent News Assignment for Clark Kent

Perry White: Kent, I need a story to run with the page three sidebar. Get me everything you can on this terrorist group.

Clark Kent: [stops] Right! Uh, sorry. T... terrorists?

Perry White: Get your head out of the closet, Kent! Where've you been for the past twelve hours?

Clark Kent: Home.

Perry White: Well, don't you watch television?

Clark Kent: Well actually I don't enjoy television, Mister White, there's too much violence. I was just reading Dickens.

Jimmy Olsen: (races in) Mr. Kent! A gang of terrorists seized the Eiffel Tower! In Paris!

Perry White: He knows where the Eiffel Tower is, Olsen! You do, don't you Kent?

Clark Kent: Yes, sir. Has anybody been hurt?

Jimmy Olsen: Well, so far the hostages are unharmed.

Clark Kent: The hostages?

Jimmy Olsen: Yeah! Tourists! About twenty of them!

Perry White: Yeah, but that's just petty-ante stuff. These guys claim that if the French government doesn't meet their demands, they've got a hydrogen bomb ready to level Paris.

Clark Kent: (genuinely surprised) Well, geez Mr. White. That's t... terrible!

Perry White: That's why they call them "terrorists", Kent.

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Council's Verdict on Criminal Acts

Council Member #1: You three criminals have been caught in a further act of seditious treason! General Zod, your only feeling was contempt for our society; your only desire was to command! Ursa, the only feeling you showed was for your vicious General; your only wish: to rule at his side. Non, you are as without thought as you are without voice. This council has no hesitation in proclaiming you all...

Council Member #2: Guilty.

Council Member #3: Guilty.

Council Member #4: Guilty.

Council Member #5: Guilty.

Council Member #6: Guilty.

Questioning the Culture of a Strange Planet

Ursa: What kind of a backwards planet is this, where the fighting men wear jewelry and ribbons?

Machines Required for Flight

Ursa: Look- they need machines to fly!

Zod's Authority and Leadership Style

Ursa: General Zod does not take orders! He gives them.

Questioning the Value of Spectacle

Ursa: If the whole planet is watching, cannot we show them something more interesting?

Ursa's Declaration of Extraordinary Powers

Ursa: I have powers beyond reason here!

A Call for Loyalty to Zod

General Zod: [''to Superman''] And now, finally- take my hand, swear eternal loyalty... to Zod.

Demand for Submission from Jor-El's Son

General Zod: Come to me, son of Jor-El! Kneel before Zod!

Zod's Observation on Worship and Flight

General Zod: I see you are practiced in worshipping things that fly.

General Zod's Ultimatum to Superman

General Zod: [''referring to the President''] And he will answer to me! Or all of his cities shall end up like this one!

General Zod's Declaration of Victory

General Zod: I win! I always win. Is there no one on this planet to even challenge me?!

General Zod's Declaration of Power

General Zod: [''after shooting himself, unharmed''] Crude noisemaker.

General Zod's Preference for Kryptonian Light

General Zod: I like the glow. It flashes red, like the Krypton sun. But not this disturbing noise. Make way!

General Zod's Observation of Earth

General Zod: [[Houston] So this is planet ]. A very strange surface!

Zod's Demand for Unanimous Submission

General Zod: The vote must be unanimous Jor-El. It has therefore now become your decision. You alone will condemn us if you wish... and you alone with be held responsible by me. You will bow down before me, Jor-El! I swear it! No matter that it takes an eternity! YOU WILL BOW DOWN BEFORE ME! BOTH YOU AND THEN ONE DAY... YOUR HEIRS!

Lex Luthor's Vision of Supervillains

Lex Luthor: Think of it. Three… count them, three supervillains! Each one with the powers of Superman! They'll need a contact here on Earth! Someone with the same wonderful contempt for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!