35 Megatron Quotes from the Villanous Leader of the Decepticons

Megatron is a powerful and formidable foe in the Transformers Universe, known as Optimus Prime's arch-nemesis and the conniving leader of the Decepticons. Hell-bent on expanding his rule across the universe, he meets his match when he lands on Earth with devastating intentions.

Megatron was first introduced to audiences in 1984 in the Marvel comics. The first Transformers series subsequently debuted on screen that year, and what was initially going to be a limited production became a long-running franchise that has been adapted several times in film and TV.

As a young warrior, Megatron grew accustomed to war and battle and came to believe that through conquer, he could rule and spread the race of the Transformers across the universe.

He was determined to achieve this goal by any means, especially if it meant eradicating what he believed to be weaker life forms. However, not all Transformers share this philosophy.

The main antagonist in Megatron's story is Optimus Prime, who stands for peace and cooperation. Prime becomes Earth's champion when Megatron seeks to suck the planet's resources dry, and Megatron loathes him for it.

If you want an idea of Megatron's tyrannical personality or need a trip down memory lane, read this collection of the villain's quotes below.

A photo of Megatron with his quote, "I will win by any means! At any cost!" | Source: Facebook/transformers

Megatron's Most Famous Quotes Across the Films and TV Shows

"Peace through tyranny." — Megatron

"That's because everything I touch is food for my hunger. My hunger for power!" — Megatron

"Decepticons! Transform and rise up!" — Megatron

"I will win by any means! At any cost!" — Megatron

"You fail me yet again, Starscream." — Megatron

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"Power flows to the one who knows how. desire alone is not enough." — Megatron

"I'll crush you with my bare hands!" — Megatron

"I do this only for the benefit of my decepticons. It grieves me that you may also profit." — Megatron

"Nobody summons Megatron!" — Megatron

"Such heroic nonsense..." — Megatron

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Megatron May Be Egotistical, but Even He Had Wisdom and Could Recognize Defeat

"I belong to nobody!" — Megatron

"My victory will mark a brilliant new beginning!" — Megatron

"At last we take our rightful places, Optimus, as gods, wielding the power of the cosmos." — Megatron

"You see, leadership is not something I fear losing: it is something I dread you gaining. In the moments when my all-consuming destiny lies ahead of me, you remind me of the need to watch my back. And that is your importance, Starscream." — Megatron

"I do not wish to fight you. You are stronger than I, just as you are stronger than Optimus Prime. You are stronger than all of the Autobots, and whoever is strongest should lead." — Megatron

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"What?! What possible reason do you have to disobey me?! I am your master! I am your creator!" — Megatron

"Optimus Prime: It's you and me, Megatron...

Megatron: No, it's just ME, Prime!" — "Transformers"

"Come out, Autobot! We all must die sometime." — Megatron

"It seems I have once again been cheated of my victory. But beware the dragon's wrath!... Vengeance will be mine!" — Megatron

"My power is everything; defeat is absurd!" — Megatron

A photo of Megatron with his quote, "You call yourself a PRIME? You were a records clerk when I found you, you will be DUST when I'm through with you!" | Source: Facebook/transformers

"We Decepticons are but sentient machines, who've discovered their destiny in this vast universe." — Megatron

"You call yourself a PRIME? You were a records clerk when I found you, you will be DUST when I'm through with you!" — Megatron

"I am not concerned with technicalities. Only victory interests me." — Megatron

"We must keep fighting at all costs! I will lead us to victory yet!" — Megatron

"Look at me, Ravage. I'm old. Old and weak. Their poison makes me brittle, but even at full strength, I'm long past my prime. My spark flickers where once it flared. And this body... oh, this nonsense body. It doesn't graft to the spark like the others. There's no purchase. No bite." — Megatron

A photo of Megatron with his quote, "Exterminating you was so gratifying the first three times." | Source: Facebook/transformers

"Colonel William Lennox: What are you looking for, Megatron? What do you want?

Megatron: What everyone wants: to go home!" — "Transformers: The Last Knight."

Megatron's Menacing Nature

"You still fight for the weak, that is why you lose." — Megatron

"I'll have you dismantled for scrap, then I'll launch what's left of you straight into the sun." — Megatron

"Exterminating you was so gratifying the first three times." — Megatron

"It's a pity you autobots die so easily, or I might have a sense of satisfaction now." — Megatron

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"You have persistence, Autobot. I hate persistence." — Megatron

"I would have waited an eternity for this. It's over, Prime." — Megatron

"You will stand down. If you fight, you die. There is no room anymore for mercy. In the end, you are all expendable. Choose." — Megatron

"I look back over the last four million years and recognize that there have been only two constants: hate... and you." — Megatron

"Lesser creatures are the playthings of my will." — Megatron

A photo of Megatron with his quote, "I look back over the last four million years and recognize that there have been only two constants: hate... and you." | Source: Facebook/transformers

Frank Welker was the first actor to breathe life into Megatron. His latest successor is Brian Tyree Henry, who will star alongside Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johanssen in 2024's upcoming "Transformers One."

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