I joined a football team, not a cult.

Clark

Coach Walt: Yeah, I remember. Jonathan Kent was one of the best athletes I ever coached. A lot of God-given talent. It's in your genes, Kent.
Clark: Actually, I'm adopted.

I'm sick of being punished because I have these gifts. Most parents would be happy if their son could be star of the football team.

Clark

You have no idea what I'm capable of.

Lex

Chloe: One of your teammates attempts to assassinate me and all you say is "nice catch"?
Pete: I thought you wanted to hit a nerve.

Coach Walt: Look at Ross here. He doesn't have a lick of natural talent, but he's got a truckload of heart.
Pete: Thanks...I guess.

My father sent me to Smallville because he'd rather surround himself with drones than people who challenge his archaic business practices.

Lex

My mom was a cheerleader, so was my aunt. Figured it was time to break the vicious cycle.

Lana

Lionel: You know perfectly well how I feel about you.
Lex: Hence, I'm at a crap factory in Smallville.

The Torch torched. How's that for dramatic irony.

Clark

The Luthors wrote the book on uncomfortable silences.

Lex

Clark: Oh yeah. Joined the football team and poured some coffee. We're a couple of real rebels.
Lana: Long live the revolution.

Smallville Season 1 Episode 3 Quotes

Coach Walt: Yeah, I remember. Jonathan Kent was one of the best athletes I ever coached. A lot of God-given talent. It's in your genes, Kent.
Clark: Actually, I'm adopted.

I joined a football team, not a cult.

Clark