Smallville Season 1 Quotes
Pete: Clark, you've got the whole package: looks, brains, and that whole farm boy charm.
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
I'll tell (Lionel) I got an offer I couldn't refuse.
Ms. Castle
Chloe: I can't believe it only took one day for you to be compromised by the lure of popularity.
Clark: Remind me to pull your funding after I'm elected.
Clark: My father says you learn more about yourself when you lose.
Lex: What'd you learn?
Clark: That I'm not destined to be a politician. You need two different personalities.
Lex: You don't need to be an elected official to change the world, Clark.
Clark: Have you ever thought about getting into politics?
Lex: Someday I'd like to be president.
Lex: (to Clark): There's nothing wrong with a good fight. Just remember, the man of tomorrow is forged by his battles today.
Lana: Yeah, that's the last step before I institute topless waitressing.
Pete: Well, here's to hoping it fails miserably.
(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: 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.
Tyler: It's a miracle.
Clark: It's life. As long as we have that, there's still hope.
Lex: It bothers you, doesn't it. That I'm not dependent on you anymore. I've made friends in Smallville, people I can trust.
Lionel: Don't be ridiculous, Lex, I'm happy that you're doing well.
Lex: No you're not. You're afraid I won't need you anymore.
Lionel: You'll always be my son. And you will always need me, Lex.
You know in ancient Persia, the kings would kill a messenger who brought them news they didn't like. In modern times a sword in the chest might seem a little extreme. Something more subtle would be in order. Enjoying your drink?
Lex
