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Human nature2 quotes
Mankind was not evil, just...uninformed. — Professor Charles Xavier · 2000Is not this simplier? Is this not your natural state? It's the unspoken truth of humanity, that you crave subjugation. The bright lure of freedom diminishes your life's joy in a mad scramble for power, for identity. You were made to be ruled. In the end, you will always kneel. — Loki · 2012Destructive impulses1 quote
You see I'm a guy of simple taste. I enjoy dynamite, gunpowder, and gasoline! — The Joker · 2008Faith1 quote
Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 2008Fickleness of the mob1 quote
They need you right now, but when they don't, they'll cast you out, like a leper! You see, their morals, their code, it's a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...these civilized people, they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve. — The Joker · 2008Fighting for justice1 quote
I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way. — Superman · 1978Freedom1 quote
Freedom is life's great lie. Once you accept that, in your heart, you will know peace. — Loki · 2012Heroes and villains1 quote
You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008Ignorance1 quote
Mankind was not evil, just...uninformed. — Professor Charles Xavier · 2000Individualism1 quote
Can't rely on anyone these days, you have to do everything yourself, don't we. — The Joker · 2008Man as social animal1 quote
Can't rely on anyone these days, you have to do everything yourself, don't we. — The Joker · 2008Morality1 quote
The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance. Unbiased, unprejudiced…fair. — Two-Face/Harvey Dent · 2008Overcoming adversity1 quote
I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you...stranger. — The Joker · 2008Perception1 quote
Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredients on a chewing gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe. — Lex Luthor · 1978Randomness1 quote
The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance. Unbiased, unprejudiced…fair. — Two-Face/Harvey Dent · 2008Reading1 quote
Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredients on a chewing gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe. — Lex Luthor · 1978Relativism1 quote
They need you right now, but when they don't, they'll cast you out, like a leper! You see, their morals, their code, it's a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...these civilized people, they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve. — The Joker · 2008Relying on others1 quote
Can't rely on anyone these days, you have to do everything yourself, don't we. — The Joker · 2008Reputation1 quote
You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008Suffering1 quote
I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you...stranger. — The Joker · 2008The mob1 quote
They need you right now, but when they don't, they'll cast you out, like a leper! You see, their morals, their code, it's a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...these civilized people, they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve. — The Joker · 2008The world1 quote
The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance. Unbiased, unprejudiced…fair. — Two-Face/Harvey Dent · 2008Truth1 quote
Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 2008What motivates people1 quote
Some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn. — Alfred Pennyworth · 2008