35 'Iron Man 3' Quotes to Inspire You to Invent an Armored Flying Suit

In May 2008, Robert Downy Jr. as Tony Stark kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with "Iron Man." Following a successful sequel, he spearheaded the second phase of the MCU with "Iron Man 3" in 2013, imparting a slew of pithy and snarky one-liners and bite-sized inspirations along the way. Read 35 of those quotes here.

In the final installment of the "Iron Man" trilogy, the helmet-wearing superhero faces a new external nemesis.

The main story plays off 13 months after the Battle of New York, while Stark is still dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder from fighting off aliens and saving the world.

Tony Stark’s quote: "You know, it's moments like these when I realize how much of a superhero I am." | Image: AmoDays

Tony Stark Quotes from 'Iron Man 3'

"A famous man once said, 'We create our own demons.' Who said that? What does that even mean? Didn't matter. I said it 'cause he said it. So now, he was famous, and it was basically said by two well-known guys. I don't... uhh... I'm gonna start again. Let's track this from the beginning. " — Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

Tony Stark: "You walked right into this one: I've dated hotter chicks than you."

Brandt: "Is that all you've got? A cheap trick and a cheesy one-liner?

Tony Stark: "Sweetheart, that could be the name of my autobiography." — "Iron Man 3"

"You know, it's moments like these when I realize how much of a superhero I am." — Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

"Your son didn't kill those people. He's not a murderer. He was used." — Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

"Jarvis, do me a favor, blow the Mark 42." — Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

Tony Stark’s quote: "You experience things, and then they're over, and you still can't explain them." | Image: AmoDays

Harley Keener: "Admit it, you need me. We're connected."

Tony Stark: "What I need is for you to go home, be with your mom, keep your trap shut, guard the suit, and stay connected to the telephone, 'cause if I call you, you better pick up." — "Iron Man 3"

"You experience things, and then they're over, and you still can't explain them." — Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

"I'm Tony Stark. I build neat stuff, got a great girl, occasionally save the world. So why can't I sleep?" - Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

Pepper Potts: "Am I going to be okay?"

Tony Stark: "No. You're in a relationship with me; nothing will ever be okay." — "Iron Man 3"

"Stop stopping." — Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

Tony Stark: "Please don't tell me there's a 12-year-old kid waiting in the car that I've never met."

Maya Hansen: "He's 13. No, I need your help." — "Iron Man 3"

Tony Stark’s quote: "I have to protect the one thing that I can't live without. That's you." | Image: AmoDays

"I have to protect the one thing that I can't live without. That's you." — Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

" [last lines] And so, as Christmas morning began, my journey was at its end. You start with something pure. Something exciting. Then come the mistakes, the compromises. We create our own demons. As promised, I got Pepper sorted out. Took a little tinkering. But then I thought, 'Why stop there?' Of course, there are people who say progress is dangerous, but then I bet none of those idiots ever had to live with a chest full of shrapnel. And now, neither will I. Let me tell you: that was the best sleep I'd had in years. So if I were to wrap this up tight with a bow or whatever, I guess I'd say my armor, it was never a distraction or a hobby, it was a cocoon. And now, I'm a changed man. You can take away my house, all my tricks and toys. One thing you can't take away... I am Iron Man." — Tony Stark, "Iron Man 3"

'Iron Man 3' Quotes from the Mandarin and Aldrich Killian

"President Ellis, you continue to resist my attempts to educate you, sir. And now, you've missed me again. You don't know who I am. You don't know where I am. And you'll never see me coming." — The Mandarin, "Iron Man 3"

"I'm gonna offer the choice: do you want an empty life or a meaningful death?" — The Mandarin, "Iron Man 3"

"Ever since the big dude with the hammer fell out of the sky, subtlety kind of had its day." — Aldrich Killian, "Iron Man 3"

The Mandarin’s quote: "You'll never see me coming." | Image: AmoDays

"The Mandarin: Mr. Stark, today is the first day of what's left of your life." — The Mandarin, "Iron Man 3"

"You'll never see me coming." — The Mandarin, "Iron Man 3"

"Ladies, children, sheep... Some people call me a terrorist. I consider myself a teacher. Lesson number one: Heroes. There is no such thing." — The Mandarin, "Iron Man 3"

"No more false faces. You said you wanted the Mandarin, you're looking right at him. It was always me, Tony, right from the start. I am the Mandarin!" — Aldrich Killian, "Iron Man 3"

"The early bird gets the worm, but it's the second mouse that gets the cheese." - Aldrich Killian, "Iron Man 3"

Pepper Potts‘ quote: "Oh, my God. That was really violent." | Image: AmoDays

Quotes from Happy Hogan, Pepper Potts, and Other Characters

Trevor Slattery: "I, uh, ended up doing things, no two ways about it, in the street, that a man shouldn't do. Then, they approached me about the role…"

Tony Stark: "What did they say..?"

Trevor Slattery: "Said they'd give me more." — "Iron Man 3"

Happy Hogan: "Yeah, I miss you, too. But the way it used to be. Now you're off with the super-friends. I don't know what's going on with you anymore. The world's getting weird." — Happy Hogan, "Iron Man 3"

Happy Hogan: "You know, I got a real job. What do you want? I'm working. I've got something going on here."

Tony Stark: "What, harassing interns?" — "Iron Man 3"

Happy Hogan: "Let me tell you something. Do you know what happened when I told everyone I was Iron Man's bodyguard? They would laugh in my face. I had to leave while I still had a shred of dignity. Now I got a real job. I'm watching Pepper." — Happy Hogan, "Iron Man 3"

Eric Savin’s quote: "He's not here. Try the jet stream, speaking of which, go fish." | Image: AmoDays

"Sir, I have an update from Malibu. The cranes have finally arrived, and the cellar doors are being cleared as we speak." — Jarvis, "Iron Man 3"

Tony Stark: "So, you with me?"

Bruce Banner: "I was, we were, uh, at..."

Tony Stark: "Were you actively napping?"

Bruce Banner: "I...I was...I, I, I drifted."

Tony Stark: "Where did I lose you?"

Bruce Banner: "Elevator in Switzerland." — "Iron Man 3"

"He's not here. Try the jet stream, speaking of which, go fish." — Eric Savin, "Iron Man 3"

"Tony, I swear, I'm gonna blow his face off!" — Colonel James Rhodes, "Iron Man 3"

Colonel James Rhodes : "Tony, I swear, I'm gonna blow his face off!" | Image: AmoDays

"If you want this suit, you're gonna have to pry my cold, dead body out of it." — Colonel James Rhodes, "Iron Man 3"

"Look, if you want a launch product next year, I need Stark, He just lacked a decent incentive, Now, he has one." — Maya Hansen, "Iron Man 3"

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"What are you doin', buddy? You out by yourself? A little date night? Watching your favorite chick flick maybe?" — Eric Savin, "Iron Man 3"

"Mr. Stark, I'm about to eat honey-roast ham, surrounded by the Agency's finest. The president's safe on Air Force One with Colonel Rhodes. I think we're good here." — Vice President Rodriguez, "Iron Man 3"

"Honestly, I hate working here. They are so weird." - Reluctant AIM Guard, "Iron Man 3"

Colonel James Rhode’s quote: "If you want this suit, you're gonna have to pry my cold, dead body out of it." | Image: AmoDays

In "Iron Man 3," Robert Downey Jr.'s Stark learns to prioritize the love of his life Pepper Potts, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, while battling a dark figure from their past.

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