Smallville (TV Series)

Savior (2009)

Terence Stamp: Jor-El

Quotes 

• Clark Kent : Isn't it time to move beyond these mental trials?

  Jor-El : Your determination is strong, my son, but just as your passion will be your greatest strength, so, too, will it be your greatest obstacle.

  Clark Kent : Jimmy died because of me, and I can't afford to let another mistake like that happen. You sent me here to fulfill a destiny. Tell me what you need from me.

  Jor-El : Kal-El, you do not need me to tell you what's standing in your way. You already know, and you know what you need to do.

  Clark Kent : [refers to Lois]  I have to say goodbye to her.

• Jor-El : Kal-El, my son, you are distracted. When you decided to return to your training, I assumed you were ready.

  Clark Kent : I've been coming here for weeks. I've done everything you've asked. Why are you questioning me now?

  Jor-El : Until today, you had focus. You had cleared your mind and heart of those who had kept you tethered from your human realm.

  Clark Kent : If there's anything that's keeping me tethered, it's that I still can't fly. Have I not earned the same powers that Kara has?

  Jor-El : Your powers lie within you, Kal-El. Your physical composition is no different than your cousin's.

  Clark Kent : You're saying it's all in my head?

  Jor-El : You still see yourself as a human.

  Clark Kent : You're wrong. I gave up everyone I cared about. I gave up everyone who was important to me. I wear the symbol of our family everyday to remind me that I have a different destiny.

  Jor-El : Perhaps you tried to move on too quickly. The test of a true hero is to struggle with feelings of loss and to overcome them, not to avoid them. Something or *someone* is holding you back.

  Clark Kent : No. I've come this far, and I'm not looking back. I can do this.