32 Best Superman Quotes by the Man of Steel

The question is not if it is a bird or a plane, but who is your Superman? The superhero from Krypton has been depicted by three squared-jaw stars since the '70s. Read on for the best Superman quotes from the different interpretations.

The character of Clark Kent, a journalist who is covertly Superman, was introduced in the debut edition of DC Comics' "Action Comics" in June 1938.

There were a few big screen adaptations of the IP in the 50s, but the Man of Steel only came to his full glory with the innovative special effects of "Superman: The Movie" starring Christopher Reeve in the title role in 1978.

Reeve reprised the part in its follow-up "Superman II," and two more sequels that were not received as well as the first two, "Superman III" and "Superman IV: The Quest For Peace."

There were murmurs of Tim Burton directing Nicolas Cage in a 90s revival, but the character only flew on the big screen again in 2006. "Superman Returns," starring Brandon Routh, loosely followed the events from Reeve's first two films, disregarding the third and fourth films.

Despite doing well at the box office, Routh did not reprise Superman in a sequel. Henry Cavill was the next actor to wear the red cape in "Man Of Steel" seven years later in 2013. The film kicked off the DC Universe (DCU).

Cavill returned as Superman in "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice," "Justice League," and made a cameo in the end credits of "Black Adam."

Superman’s quote: "Uh, no, no thanks. I never drink when I fly." | Source: Facebook/manofsteel

Quotes That Prove Christopher Reeve's Superman Set a High Bar in His Superman Films

Superman: "Easy, miss. I've got you."

Lois Lane: "You… you've got me? Who's got you?" — "Superman: The Movie"

"I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way." — Superman

Lois Lane: "Um, um, would you like a glass of wine?"

Superman: "Uh, no, no thanks. I never drink when I fly." — "Superman: The Movie"

"I really don't enjoy television. Too much violence. I was just reading Dickens." — Superman

"I just wish you could all see the earth the way I see it. Because when you really look at it, it's just one world." – Superman

Clark Kent: "I've never seen garbage eat garbage before." | Source: Facebook/manofsteel

"Effective immediately, I'm going to rid our planet of all nuclear weapons." — Superman

Superman: "We'd better talk."

Lois Lane: "I'm in love with you."

Superman: "We'd really better talk." — "Superman II"

"Good afternoon, Mr. President. Sorry, I've been away so long. I won't let you down again." — Superman

Clark Kent: "Looks like from now on, you'll have to have a bodyguard with you." Lois Lane: "I don't want a bodyguard. I want the man I fell in love with."

Clark Kent: "I know, Lois. I wish he was here." — "Superman II"

"I've never seen garbage eat garbage before. " – Clark Kent

Superman’s quote: "I hear everything. You wrote that the world doesn't need a savior, but every day I hear people crying for one." | Source: Facebook/manofsteel

Superman: "I hope you don't expect me to save you 'cause I don't do that anymore."Lorelei: "Don't worry about me. I'm long past saving."

Lex Luthor: "Is the world gonna be incinerated? Superman: "No. It's the same as it's always been: on the brink. With good fighting evil. See you in twenty. " – "Superman III"

Quotes from Brandon Routh's Flighty Stint as Superman in 'Superman Returns'

"I hear everything. You wrote that the world doesn't need a savior, but every day I hear people crying for one." – Superman

Lois Lane: "You know my um... Richard. He's a pilot. He takes me up all the time."

Superman: "Not like this." – "Superman Returns"

Clark Kent: "Hey. Chief! Thank you for giving me my job back."

Perry White: "Don't thank me. Thank Norm Palmer for dyin'! " – "Superman Returns"

"You will be different; sometimes you'll feel like an outcast, but you'll never be alone. You will make my strength your own. You will see my life through your eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father, and the father becomes the son." – Superman

Superman’s quote: "I grew up in Kansas, general. I'm about as American as it gets." | Source: Facebook/manofsteel

"I'm always around. Good night, Lois." – Superman

Lois Lane: "Well, you're back, and everyone seems happy about it.

Superman: "Not everyone." – "Superman Returns"

"Well, I hope this experience hasn't put any of you off flying. Statistically speaking, it's still the safest way to travel." – Superman

"Swell." – Clark Kent

Henry Cavill as Superman Produced Steely Quotes

"I grew up in Kansas, general. I'm about as American as it gets." – Superman

Superman’s quote: "It's not an 'S.' On my world, it means 'hope.'" | Source: Facebook/manofsteel

"It's not an 'S.' On my world, it means 'hope.'" – Superman

"Civil liberties are being trampled on in your city; good people living in fear." – Superman

"Stay down! If I wanted it, you'd be dead already!" – Superman

"Next time they shine your light in the sky, don't go to it. The bat is dead. Bury it. Consider this mercy." – Superman

"Perry, when you assign a story, you're making a choice about who matters. And who's worth it." – Clark Kent

"No one stays good in this world." – Superman

"A man I knew used to say that hope was like your car keys: easy to lose, but if you dig around, it's usually close by." – Superman

Clark Kent: "The world's too big, mom."

Superman’s quote: "A man I knew used to say that hope was like your car keys: easy to lose, but if you dig around, it's usually close by." | Source: Facebook/manofsteel

"My father believed that if the world found out who I really was, they'd reject me... out of fear." – Clark Kent

"I let my father die because I trusted him. Because he was convinced that I had to wait. That the world was not ready. What do you think? " – Clark Kent

Lois Lane: "You know, they say it's downhill after the first kiss. "

Superman: "I'm pretty sure that only counts when you're kissing a human." – "Man of Steel"

"Krypton had its chance!" – Clark Kent

"Man of Steel" quote: Lois Lane: "You know, they say it's downhill after the first kiss. " Superman: "I'm pretty sure that only counts when you're kissing a human." | Source: Facebook/manofsteel

The excitement of Henry Cavill as Superman appearing in a scene with Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam in 2022 was short-lived when it was announced that the studio was going in a new direction with the character.

Set to star David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnan as Lois Lane, "Superman: Legacy" will reboot the DCU. The film is set to be released in mid-2025.

Fans disappointed by the end of Cavill's reign as the Man of Steel might find solace in reading 38 Henry Cavill Quotes: Geek Out with Insights from the Acclaimed Actor.