About the team
Initially, Iron Man, like most superheroes, began working alone. Tony Stark wasn't very excited about being part of the Avengers. It was especially difficult for him to communicate with Captain America. One of Tony Stark's ironic quotes from his dialogue with Steve Rogers:
- No offense, but I don't work on a team.
- Yes. A guy in an armored suit. And who can remove it without it?
— Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.
Iron Man has always had a high opinion of himself. And this is not surprising: he is a genius, an inventor, a fun-loving person, and is also involved in social activities, and not only to maintain his status.
Despite the fact that Tony Stark seems to be a narcissistic egoist, he is only partially so. Iron Man is also always ready to help his friends, support them, and fight for justice. And it’s not a special suit that gives him all these qualities. He's just that kind of person, that's all.
Tony Stark is always confident in his comrades and in their abilities. At the same time, he highly appreciates not only their superpowers, but also their moral qualities. When the Avengers first met, Iron Man especially singled out the Hulk. This can be understood from Tony Stark's quote:
- I have an army.
- And we have the Hulk!
Despite the fact that Loki was a dangerous and cunning opponent and had a large army at his disposal, Iron Man remained confident that they would defeat him. After all, his comrades are special, and he singled out the Hulk because he communicated with him the most and admired his ability.
Tony Stark quotes
Phrases and quotes from Tony Stark, Iron Man.
“I’m just not fit to be a hero, that’s clear.” With my list of shortcomings and mistakes, mostly made publicly. - I'll be honest... I am Iron Man.
I live on credit... for one purpose. I'm not crazy, Pepper. I finally understood what I should do. And my heart tells me - I’m right.
I am your anti-nuclear umbrella. It works, there are no threats, America is protected. And you cannot take away my property. I have already done you a great service - I have successfully privatized world peace.
You have been called the “da Vinci of our time.” What do you have to say about this?
The eyes are red. Mourning your dead boss?
Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.
This world is far from perfect, but we have to live in it. If one day weapons are not needed to fight for peace, I swear I will make bricks for hospitals.
Yes, but before that I saved yours. Thank you, of course, but when you do a cool thing, don’t make a fuss about it, pretend that this is how it should be and don’t make a show.
This is a great question. Yes and no: it didn’t work out with the March one, but I was lucky - there were twins on the Christmas cover.
Bludgeon, wake up, today you will be a fireman.
Do you stage Shakespeare? Does your mother know who her tapestry is on? (Toru)
Due to lack of choice, the fireman remains the cudgel. If the fire doesn’t appear, and you flood me again, I’ll give you to some college.
I have vices, but nostalgia is not one of them.
If we cannot protect the Earth, we will avenge it.
Just because I brought pizza from New York doesn't mean everything is bad.
Don't poke a fire extinguisher at me, otherwise I feel like I'm bound to burst into flames.
Your move, Reindeer (about Loki).
Some people call the best weapon the one from which you don’t even need to shoot. I fundamentally disagree with them. I will choose the one that only needs to be shot once.
Are you in a hurry to get rid of me? Do you have plans?
Oh, you're putting on Shakespeare! Does your mother know who wears her Tapestry?
Let's say this isn't the worst thing you caught me doing.
I will answer seriously. My father said that the world is stronger if you have a stronger club.
Nice to meet you, Dr. Banner. Your work on antielectron collisions is beautiful, and I love how you can lose control and become a huge green monster.
Great job, but let's take the day off tomorrow. Two blocks from here they make some kind of shawarma. I don't know what it is, but I want it
I will answer seriously. My father said that the world is stronger if you have a stronger club.
I wouldn't sleep a wink with you.
He helped defeat the Nazis and was involved in the Manhattan Project. And most, including Brown professors, called him a hero.
Tell me, what do you think the latest medical technologies are being developed for? Or a special grain that will end hunger? It's all paid for by gun sales, baby.
No politics. Just old-fashioned revenge!
Let's start easily and gracefully. I think ten percent of power for takeoff is enough
Don't poke a fire extinguisher at me, otherwise I feel like I'm bound to burst into flames.
Just because I brought pizza from New York doesn't mean everything is bad.
If we cannot protect the earth, we will avenge it, rest assured.
You have been with me all these years while I was fed by what serves to destroy. And now, when I'm trying to save those I've harmed, you're abandoning me?
We ourselves create our own demons.
I have vices, but nostalgia is not one of them.
If you estimate your strength: your brother is a demigod; the super soldier is a living legend worthy of being called a legend; a man whose struggle with his own rage is breathtaking; a couple of first-class killers. And you, buddy, managed to piss them off.
This is a high-tech prosthesis. This is the most appropriate definition I can give it (about armor).
I thought the Avengers Initiative was cancelled... And I didn't even make it through the selection process!
Yeah... It didn’t work out right away for us - thank you. But, if you estimate your strength... Your brother, a demigod. The super soldier is a living legend, worthy of being called a legend. A man whose struggle with his own rage is breathtaking. A couple of first-class killers. And you, buddy, managed to piss off every single one of them.
I was the one who was naive before. All I heard was: “There is a line and you can’t cross it - that’s how we do business.” So it turns out we're cheating under the table?
Yes, peace. I love the world, I would be without work.
This world is far from perfect, but we have to live in it. If one day weapons are not needed to fight for peace, I swear I will make bricks for hospitals.
Wow, you really have control over him. What's the secret? Soft jazz, bongo playing, carload of weed?
And I... wear it out. New things are consuming my dignity.
I'm just not cut out to be a hero, that's clear. With my list of shortcomings and mistakes, mostly made publicly. I'll be honest... I am Iron Man.
- A guy in an armored suit, but take it off - who are you without it? — Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist
The theme of the collection: phrases, sayings and quotes from Iron Man - Tony Stark (Anthony Edward, played by Robert Downey Jr.) from the Iron Man film series, as well as from the Avengers film universe.
From the first part of "Iron Man"
Viewers began their acquaintance with the Marvel Universe with the story of Tony Stark, a brilliant inventor who became the superhero Iron Man.
The audience immediately liked the image of the charismatic, slightly selfish, with a great sense of humor and a kind heart, Tony Stark. And many of his statements became catchphrases.
— They call you “the da Vinci of our time.” What do you say to this?
- That's bullshit. I can't draw.
Despite the fact that Tony Stark gives the impression of an open and carefree person, he is in no hurry to reveal his character to everyone. That is why he answers questions with a joke or an ironic remark. For example:
“Jarvis, if we can’t walk, we’ll run.”
The hero said this phrase when his suit was being tested. His assistant warned that not all systems had been tested, but the inventor did not want to wait.
This quote from Tony Stark can be explained this way: you don’t need to stop there, you need to overcome obstacles. Only then can a person achieve his goal.
The second part of the story about Iron Man
The first part was so successful that it was decided to make a sequel about Tony Stark. The film "Iron Man 2" turned out to be as good as the first part. The main character has not lost his charm, but he has become more serious about the role of superheroes and people, in particular, Pepper Potts:
- I want it so much...
- I want too…
- So that you leave.
In many ways, it was thanks to Miss Potts that Tony Stark changed - he became less selfish and thought more about others. But the relationship between them in Iron Man 2 was complicated. Stark has new values.
“...which is why we would like to use you only as a consultant.”
- Not enough money.
Such a dialogue took place between the founder of the Avengers and Tony Stark when he was told that he was not suitable.
Even though Iron Man didn't want to work on the team, his pride was hurt by not being accepted. Yes, he became less vain, but still, he did not lose his high opinion of himself.
Quotes from Iron Man 3
The third part of the story about Tony Stark turned out to be more serious, but the ironic statements of Iron Man remained unchanged. It would seem that the main character is not inclined to philosophical reflection, but talks about serious things.
They can take my house, my money and my toys. But there is one thing they will never take away from me. I am Iron Man.
Despite the fact that Stark's house was destroyed and he was in another city without money and his super-technologies, he managed to cope with his opponents. And this is all thanks to his firmness, faith in his strength and desire to save his closest person. It is these qualities that make him a superhero.
No politics, just old-fashioned revenge.
Tony Stark was not fighting for the life of the president or for the government, he was afraid for his beloved Pepper Potts. Therefore, in the third part, Iron Man was guided not by concerns for humanity, but by personal feelings.
- Will everything be okay with me?
- What is normal there? You live with me!
In this part, the relationship between Stark and Potts becomes even stronger and more trusting. Despite all the difficulties, Pepper remains with Tony, and he begins to appreciate her even more.
If you estimate this way, the Marvel Cinematic Universe will have about 40 hours of screen time. During this time, approximately 5,000 pages of dialogue alone were written. Surely enough to contain some of the iconic and memorable quotes we've seen over the past 11 years.
Some of them are crucial to defining the character, others serve to somehow “deliver” the message, and then there are those that are humorous and impossible to forget. In this collection, you'll learn about the ten most memorable quotes in the MCU, although this list should certainly be much longer.
“I CAN DO THIS ALL DAY”
This quote is one that defines a character. Because there is no better way to describe Steve Rogers. From being brutally beaten as a weak child in the alleys to facing robots and aliens as a national hero, his way of solving his problems has always remained the same. He will always be willing to give his life for the greater good and knows that nothing is more important than saving lives. In other words, no matter how broken, beaten, or tired Captain America is, he is always willing to fight to the end. By repeating the same quote in three films for three different opponents, he made it clear that he could do this all day long.
“THIS IS MY SECRET, CAP – I AM ANGRY ALL THE TIME”
The first Avengers was full of crazy, jaw-dropping moments, but perhaps the best representation of the character in the film was the Hulk. In a matter of seconds, Banner went from a nervous, nerdy scientist to an unstoppable and badass Avenger, turning 180 degrees and destroying the giant iron alien. This is one of the few times he manages to remain completely calm throughout the entire MCU. The quote also serves as an important part of the Hulk's story. Stating that he is "angry all the time" before transforming into the green goliath shows that Bruce Banner is now in complete control of the Hulk.
"WAKANDA FOREVER"
Following the unexpectedly huge success of Black Panther , the phrase "Wakanda forever" has become the newest addition to the American dictionary. You can hear it everywhere. Fans, celebrities and world-class athletes repeat the Wakandan greeting with their arms crossed. This war cry became the film's unofficial slogan, and was so beloved that it was also included in Infinity War .
"I AM IRON MAN"
Almost every superhero has one extremely important trait - they all need secret identities. Peter Parker struggled with it in three films, Batman fought to never reveal his true identity, and there are many more such examples. Meanwhile, Tony Stark never faced this problem and decided to simply tell the world his true identity on national television. It was the perfect ending to a groundbreaking film and the perfect way to showcase Stark's selfish and destructive nature as well as his benevolent heroic personality.
"AND WE HAVE HULK"
The first to announce the Hulk's ownership of the Avengers to intimidate the greatest threat on Earth, Loki, during the Battle of New York, was Iron Man. Bruce Banner then managed to get from New York to Sokovia, to another planet and finally to an Asgardian spaceship, accompanied by the now Loki as a hero. The God of Evil then spoke the same phrase to intimidate Thanos, the greatest threat to the universe. What started out as just a fun, one-off offer became something much more significant. This marked Loki's journey from villainous trickster to unsung hero. As an added bonus, he also gave us the first epic battle scene from Infinity War . Hulk vs Thanos, where, unfortunately, the green giant was defeated.
“THE WAS AN IDEA...” – FURY’S SPEECH
There was an idea, Stark knew about it, it was called the Avengers Initiative. The idea was to bring together a group of extraordinary people so that together we could become something greater. And when necessary, they could fight where others were powerless.
This chain of landmark proposals was Nick Fury's final move to succeed in the carefully planned Avengers Initiative he had been working on since breaking into Tony Stark's home in his first appearance. Years later, the first trailer for Infinity War begins with the same speech. This was not just a motivational speech. This is the Avengers. A group of extraordinary people who worked together to become something more and fight where others could not. This is exactly what they did in the two Avengers , and what they neglected in Civil War , which literally cost them half the universe.
"WE ARE Groot"
For a person who knows nothing about the Marvel universe, this phrase makes absolutely no sense. For a Marvel fan, this is an extremely rare and treasured occasion. For a character who can only say the words "I", "am" and "Groot" exclusively in that order, hearing him add a new word to his limited vocabulary is incredible. Hearing him replace “I” with “we” is very touching and dramatic. Hearing him say “We are Groot” as a farewell as he sacrifices himself to save his friends is stunning and heartbreaking. And yes, according to James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy , Groot really died, and that teenager is another Groot and his son.
“WE CAN’T PROTECT THE EARTH, SO LET’S REVENGE IT”
This famous quote may have been overlooked as a great way for Tony Stark to intimidate Loki in The Avengers . Again, this is Marvel Studios we're talking about. It's basically impossible for something more significant not to tie into a future film. In fact, years later, Infinity War and Endgame gave this line a whole new meaning. Surprisingly, we never saw the Avengers... take revenge. At best, they avenged the "death" of Phil Coulson in the first part, who, for very obvious reasons, is not considered dead. Finally, in Endgame, Earth's Mightiest Heroes will have their namesake and Iron Man will make good on his promise. They failed to protect the Earth, so all they have left is to take revenge on Thanos and avenge their planet along with the rest of the universe.
"DORMAMMU, I HAVE CAME TO MAKE AN AGREEMENT"
This list is full of quotes that are crucial to the character or the MCU as a whole. But this one is different. The only reason it's mentioned is because it has become one of the most quotable lines in the MCU. And this happened in just a few minutes, when Doctor Strange locked the ruler of the Dark Dimension in a time loop punctuated by an endless wave of repeated words. But this quote is more than just an annoying joke. This strange but still smart tactic resulted in the Marvel film's only final act not centering around an action scene. It also gave rise to a number of fan theories related to the time loop that may come into play when Avengers: Endgame .
THANOS' WORDS
For many, Thanos is considered the greatest MCU villain at the moment. One contributing factor to this is his unforgettable dialogue. Infinity War begins immediately with the Mad Titan establishing himself as the ultimate enemy. “I know what it’s like to lose. Desperate to feel like you're right but still lose,” he says, showing off the Power Stone on his gauntlet. Even before Infinity War, he sent shivers down the spine in the post-credits scene in Age of Ultron, where he dons the Infinity Gauntlet for the first time and menacingly declares:
Okay, I'll do it myself.
There are countless other examples of both menacing and heartfelt lines throughout Infinity War Thanos quote that killed half the universe:
It should have hit the head.
