Roger: This could make one hell of a story.
Lex: No one's ever going know about this; and if this story is accidently leaked, you and I are going to have a serious trust issue.
Roger: (sarcastically) As opposed to the close, personal relationship we enjoy now.

Victoria: We could've been great together.
Lex: I plan on being great all by myself.

You call sleeping with me business? I hate to think what that makes you.

Lex: Listen, I had no right to question your honesty. All I can do is plead temporary insanity and hope we can find a way to put this behind us.
Clark: Only temporary?

That, my friend, is the key to leadership. Not only knowing you're right, but convincing everyone else. If you can do that, the world's your oyster.

Lex: Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird?
Clark: Never read it.
Lex: You should. You two have a lot in common. Small town heroes, believe in the truth, not willing to back down.
Clark: How does it end?
Lex: It's not about the ending, it's about the journey.

You can learn a lot from someone you hate.

Rickman: I'm just like you, Lex. Government employee sets my emission levels and I abide. You have an objection?
Lex: Let's call it an interest. Smallville's my home now.

Clark: Don't do this. I'm your friend.
Lex: Oh please. You think I don't see the way your parents look at me? The way half the town looks at me? You're no different. Friendship's a fairy tale, Clark. Respect and fear are the best you can hope for.

Failure isn't something I'm used to doing.

I knew you always kept secrets from me, but I never knew they were this good.

Trust me, Clark. Our friendship is going to be the stuff of legends.

Smallville Quotes

Clark: Isn't it time we moved beyond these mental trials?
Jor-El: Your determination is strong, Son, but just as your passion will be your greatest strength, so, too, will it be your greatest obstacle.

Chloe: Dr. Hamilton.
Dr. Hamilton: If you would be so kind as to lower the 9mm Jericho 941. I prefer "Emil."