(to Lex) It took a while to figure out what would tempt you. Then it hit me. It's not your picture on the cover of the Journal so much as the words "son outshines father" in the caption. How am I doing?

Cassandra

Clark: I believe in my friends and their dreams.
Lana: What if their dreams come crashing down around them?
Clark: Nothing's crashing down around you, Lana - not while I'm here.

Pete: Clark, you've got the whole package: looks, brains, and that whole farm boy charm.

Clark: You know, if it was such a great gig, why didn't you run?
Pete: I know my strengths. I'm more the power behind the throne, the guy behind the guy, the one who makes it all happen.
Chloe: Pete Ross: The Kingmaker.

Appearance is deceptive. Nothing around here is what it seems.

Lex

Clark:I can't believe Pete did this.
Chloe: I know. Some men are born to greatness, others are dragged into it kicking and screaming.

She is trying to buy this election like one of her Prada bags!

Sasha

To quote The Godfather, "It's time to go to the mattresses".

Lex

Lana: And then he had the nerve to say "It's nothing personal, only business."
Clark: Why does everyone over 40 have to quote The Godfather?

I'll tell (Lionel) I got an offer I couldn't refuse.

Ms. Castle

Lex: (to Clark): There's nothing wrong with a good fight. Just remember, the man of tomorrow is forged by his battles today.

Smallville Season 1 Episode 18 Quotes

You ran a good campaign, Pete. We had fun, we met some new people, and we have enough t-shirts to last a lifetime.

Clark

Chloe: What do you stand for?
Clark: I stand for truth, justice, and some other stuff...
Chloe: I think the man of tomorrow needs to get a platform for today.