Genis-Vell (Earth-616)/Quotes

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Don't expect me to be what you were. I can't. Nobody could. But I will do the best I can to keep your memory alive, carry on the tradition and be a worthy successor to the legacy of Captain Marvel!

—Silver Surfer Annual Vol 1 6

What is a god...if there's no one alive...who believes in it?

—Captain Marvel Vol 3 5

Maybe we are all just ants, waiting to be crushed by anyone more powerful? I'd like to think that it's easier to hold the ant in your hand or watch it build its hill without interfering...as it is to step on it. Power grants you the ability to stomp down, but not the right. Only courage and vision can keep your foot off that hill. I'd like to think I'm a dude with those qualities. I only wish the people who are more powerful than I am...shared them...

—Captain Marvel Vol 3 6

I'm sorry, lad. I wish it could be different, but I'm afraid I have no choice. Your power is only going to grow, beyond the point where you can handle it... where anyone can handle it.

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 7

Life's too short for hesitations and missed opportunities.

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 11

For me, Captain Marvel is a new name. Unlike your surname of "Rogg..."...an old family name long associated with betrayal, villainy, and murder.

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 12

Sorry, but it was a monumental moment for me... because that was when I finally realized -- what my father would have done didn't matter! I had to start deciding how to handle things for myself!

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 14

Magus! You want my soul? Come and get it, if you can! I've no use for the damned thing anyway!

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 34

Don't try foisting on me some grand human viewpoint of the right and wrong of taking lives, Rick.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 1

No, Mr. Castle. He doesn't see. Now his father...he saw. Saw what his son was going to grow up into. He saw what it meant for him. And now... See what it means for you. I promised you future sight, Frank Castle. Enjoy it for a brief time...and decide for yourself if it's a gift...or punishment.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 2

This is...unfortunate. Disobeying a direct order is an offense demanding the most severe punishment available. Oh well. Thank God that's over.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 4

I said I get it! All right? We're drowning in symbolism down here!

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 6

So your status as gods...is determined by worshippers? I mean, the prayer thing is fun for ego-stoking...but claiming your entire status is defined by others? That's pathetic.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 7

But killing someone once isn't cruel and unusual. What makes it crueler and more unusual the second time around?

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 9

Revenge is being sworn even as we speak. It's an intriguing concept to investigate, isn't it? Justice. Revenge. Is one superior to the other in terms of morality? Or is justice simply organized revenge, the same way that religion is organized faith?

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 11

People without the power of a God are arrogant at their extreme peril. Understood?

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 12

Greetings, Burstaar. Long time no beat the crap out of.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 13

For someone who's cosmically aware, you're depressingly clueless.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 14

So I'm going to save the galaxy by annihilating all you future conquerors. You have a week to get your affairs in order, and then, like bugs... Squish.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 15

Ever heard of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rick? Famed Roman orator. He stated, "Let the punishment match the offense." The offense of Terrans is that they live. How does that warrant such a punishment? And they call me insane.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 17

She came from far in the future, that much I could discern. How she lived so long, though...what transpired to make her that way...I've no clue.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 19

Everyone knows that if you repeat a lie enough times with enough conviction...the lie becomes the truth.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 21

Don't you dare. Don't you dare dump the success or failure of humanity at my feet. You have no clue what it took for me to stop being a god. So you don't get to turn around and blame me because I wouldn't take up the mantle of deity once more.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 22

Years from now, you will. And that understanding will be my legacy. It will define me for the ages......and the rest of what I do, for good or ill, won't matter a bit.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 24

You're wrong. Someone out there needs me. Needs me for something only I can solve. And I'm waiting right here for his or her call. Oh, forget it. Sorry, dad. I tried.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 25

You see, I'm on pretty friendly terms with going crazy every once in a while. And besides...now you owe me one. See......Killgrave isn't the only one that can pull strings...

—New Thunderbolts Vol 1 12

Maybe we are all just ants, waiting to be crushed by anyone more powerful? I'd like to think that it's easier to hold the ant in your hand or watch it build its hill without interfering... as it is to step on it. Power grants you the ability to stomp down, but not the right. Only courage and vision can keep your foot off that hill. I'd like to think I'm a dude with those qualities. I only wish the people who are more powerful than I am... shared them...

—Genis-Vell (Earth-616)

So what does that make you now? What is a god if there's no one alive who believes in it?

—Veeda Leebre (Earth-616)

Rick Jones	Then again, maybe you should have a chance to stretch your legs. SHAZAM!
Genis-Vell	Sha-what?
Rick Jones	Something Gomer Pyle used to say. Don't sweat it. You've got other things to worry about.

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 0

Genis-Vell	It's Genis from now on, Rick. Or Captain Marvel.
Rick Jones	How about Marv?
Genis-Vell	That sounds stupid.
Rick Jones	Well, it's what I always called your dad...y'know, what with it being his name and all.
Genis-Vell	Oh. Right. Uhm...very well, then. I'd be honored to be addressed that way...on behalf of his memory, and on behalf of all those who remember him.

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 1

Genis-Vell	Rick, you know him better than anyone else. What's the best way to fight the Hulk?
Rick Jones	Hire the Juggernaut to do it and move to Portugal.

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 2

Genis-Vell	Rick... Since I look to you for expertise about human beings......can you explain the female of your species to me?
Rick Jones	No. No one can.

—Captain Marvel Vol 4 8

Captain Marvel	Because, you see, I have great power...and with it comes great responsibility. Don't you agree?
Spider-Man	Yeah. I do. But on the other hand......with too much power... can come too much responsibility.

—Captain Marvel Vol 5 10

Jazinda	We have a rescue mission.
Genis-Vell	Who do we have to rescue?
Jazinda	Death.

—Genis-Vell: Captain Marvel Vol 1 2

Genis-Vell	They call me Captain Marvel.
Shatterax	What? No, Captain Marvel is a female terran.
Genis-Vell	It's complicated.
Shatterax	Fortunately enough, I don't care, so you needn't explain it.

—Genis-Vell: Captain Marvel Vol 1 4

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