58 Green Goblin Quotes for a Peek inside His Twisted Mind

The Green Goblin, although one of Spider-Man's most prolific enemies, is not without some exciting one-liners. Read the following 58 quotes from the superhero's psychologically torn and tortured rival.

There are many movie adaptations of the comic book "Green Goblin." On its basis, the Green Goblin is one part of a split persona shared with Oscorp Technologies' founder, Norman Osborn.

This split occurred when the founder tested a substance on himself in his lab, providing him with superpowers and another darker personality within himself. This Green Goblin, hellbent on destruction, eventually focuses his dark obsessions on Spider-Man.

The story becomes even more complex when readers and viewers learn that Peter Parker, who many know as the man behind the Spider's mask, is good friends with Norman's son, Harry Osborne.

Here are 58 quotes exploring the malicious and destructive split-personality of the Green Goblin.

Green Goblin’s quote: “The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the Goblin and took the spider out.” | Image: AmoDays

GREEN GOBLIN QUOTES OF THE VILLAIN SPEAKING TO SPIDERMAN OR PETER PARKER

"In spite of everything you’ve done for them, eventually they will hate you. Why bother?" — Green Goblin

"Can the Spider-Man come out to play?" — Green Goblin

"You and I are not so different." — Green Goblin

"Godspeed, Spider-Man!" — Green Goblin

"I've watched you from deep behind Norman's cowardly eyes. Struggling to have everything you want, while the world tries to make you choose." — Green Goblin

Green Goblin’s quote: "In spite of everything you’ve done for them, eventually they will hate you. Why bother?" | Image: AmoDays

"If you had not been so selfish, your little girlfriend's death would have been quick and painless, but now that you've really pissed me off, I'm gonna finish her nice and slow." — Green Goblin

"This is why only fools are heroes. You never know when some lunatic will come along with a sadistic choice." — Green Goblin

"You're pathetically predictable, like a moth to the flame." — Green Goblin

"What about my generous proposal? Are you in or are you out?" — Green Goblin

"Here's the real truth. There are eight million people in this city. And those teeming masses exist for the sole purpose of lifting the few exceptional people onto their shoulders. You, me? We're exceptional." — Green Goblin

Green Goblin’s quote: "This is why only fools are heroes. You never know when some lunatic will come along with a sadistic choice."| Image: AmoDays

"I saw how she trapped you, fighting her holy moral mission." — Green Goblin

"Wake up, little spider; no, you're not dead yet, just paralyzed." — Green Goblin

"Imagine what we could accomplish together... what we could create. Or we could destroy! Cause the deaths of countless innocents in selfish battle again and again and again until we're both dead! Is that what you want?" — Green Goblin

“Strong enough to have it all. Too weak to take it.” — Green Goblin

“The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the Goblin and took the spider out.” — Green Goblin

Green Goblin’s quote: "You're pathetically predictable, like a moth to the flame." | Image: AmoDays

"Well, to each his own. I chose my path; you chose the way of the hero." — Green Goblin

"We don't need you to save us. We don't need to be fixed. These are not curses. They are gifts." — Green Goblin

"I could squash you like a bug right now, but I'm offering you a choice. Join me!" — Green Goblin

"No more darker half? Do you really think I'd let that happen? That I'd let you take away my power just because you are blind to what true power can bring you?" — Green Goblin

"Poor Peter. Too weak to send me home to die." — Green Goblin

Green Goblin’s quote: “Strong enough to have it all. Too weak to take it.” | Image: AmoDays

"You tried to fix me. Now I'm gonna fix you." — Green Goblin

GREEN GOBLIN QUOTES OF THE VILLAIN SPEAKING TO NORMAN OSBORN

"First, we attack his heart." — Green Goblin

“Instruct him in the matters of loss and pain. Make him suffer, make him wish he were dead.” — Green Goblin

"You can't escape yourself!" — Green Goblin

“Spider-Man is all but invincible; but Parker, we can destroy him.” — Green Goblin

Green Goblin’s quote: "First, we attack his heart." | Image: AmoDays

"To say what you won't, to do what you can't, to remove those in your way." — Green Goblin

"Hiding in the shadows. Hiding from who you truly are!" — Green Goblin

NORMAN OSBORN QUOTES

"Peter! Thank God for you!" — Norman Osborn

"But not you." — Norman Osborn

"I didn’t know where else to go." — Norman Osborn

Norman Osborn's quote: "We have a new world to conquer. " | Image: AmoDays

"The Goblin killed them! I had nothing to do with it!." — Norman Osborn

"You know, I’m something of a scientist myself." — Norman Osborn

"[At Peter's graduation] I know this has been a difficult time for you, but I want you to try to enjoy this day. Commencement: the end of one thing, the start of something new." — Norman Osborn

"Coward! We have a new world to conquer. You make me sick." — Norman Osborn

"They're all beautiful until they're snarling after your trust fund like a pack of ravening wolves." — Norman Osborn

Norman Osborn’s quote: “Give me your hand. Believe in me, as I believed in you. I've been like a father to you... be a son to me now.” | Image: AmoDays

“Give me your hand. Believe in me, as I believed in you. I've been like a father to you... be a son to me now.” — Norman Osborn

“Forty thousand years of evolution and we've barely even tapped the vastness of human potential.” — Norman Osborn

"Sorry, I'm late. Work was murder." — Norman Osborn

"What do you want?" — Norman Osborn

"Peter...What have I done? — Norman Osborn

Norman Osborn’s quote: "Peter... Don't tell Harry." | Image: AmoDays

"Sometimes, I'm not myself. I'm... someone else, and every time he's in control, I can't remember." ― Norman Osborn

"I didn't know where else to go. Someone's living in my house. Oscorp doesn't exist. My son..." — Norman Osborn

"Peter... Don't tell Harry." — Norman Osborn

MORE GREEN GOBLIN QUOTES

"Norman’s on sabbatical, honey." — Green Goblin

“The one thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fall.” — Green Goblin

Green Goblin's quote: "You can't do this to me. I started this company. You know how much I sacrificed?!" | Image: AmoDays

"I surrender!" — Green Goblin

"Back to formula?" — Green Goblin

"I may have struck the blow, but you are the one that killed her." — Green Goblin

"MJ and I are going to have a hell of a time." — Green Goblin

Green Goblin’s quote: “The one thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fall.” | Image: AmoDays

“Gods don’t have to choose. We take.” — Green Goblin

"No one says no to me!!" — Green Goblin

"Speak of the devil!" — Green Goblin

"Out am I?" — Green Goblin

"We are who we choose to be." — Green Goblin

Green Goblin’s quote: “Gods don’t have to choose. We take.” | Image: AmoDays

"No good deed goes unpunished." — Green Goblin

"Quiet, lapdog." — Green Goblin

"Hello beauty." — Green Goblin

Green Goblin’s quote: “Instruct him in the matters of loss and pain. Make him suffer, make him wish he were dead.” | Image: AmoDays

The Green Goblin is a constant source of terror throughout the Marvel universe, wreaking havoc on populations and Spider-Man's personal life, as Norman continues to wrestle with this malicious alter-ego.

While the Green Goblin is a Marvel villain, the sayings and insights from characters of other superhero franchises, such as DC, may be just as insightful. Read these quotes from none other than the infamous The Joker himself.