Ororo Munroe (Earth-616)/Quotes

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Well. I am Storm, monster... and I resist you! And I will not be destroyed!!

—X-Men Vol 1 98

You spoke once of power. Little man, you do not know the meaning of the word!

—X-Men Vol 1 120

Am I not beautiful, Lord Doom? And terrible? Do you not fear me? You should.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 147

Goddess be merciful -- this vessel is a living being!

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 156

Enter freely, and of your own will.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 159

Callisto... I lead the X-Men. The challenge, the duel - your life - are mine!

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 170

Professor, if Rogue stays, I go.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 171

I suggest gentlemen that you renounce your evil ways. If you do not, I shall learn of it... and be very angry.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 180

The elements marshal their infinite might at my beckoning! Power seethes in the roiling clouds! Now, at my command -- STRIKE!

—Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Vol 1 5

My feet may never leave the ground... but someday, I shall learn to fly again!

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 186

I have no powers, my body cannot fly. But I no longer mind, for in my heart and soul -- where it truly matters -- I soar higher than the stars!

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 198

You counter despair with hope. You strive forever for the best you are capable to be! Therein lies the victory!

—Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men Vol 1 1

But for all my powers, Phillip... I cannot convey the wonder and glory of them, the quiet serenity of this moment, to others. Show them first-hand, perhaps, but never tell. That is your gift.

—Classic X-Men Vol 1 11

You are the maker of things, as Naze said. But what you create here is chaos and pain. A world of unending misery and slaughter. I love you still And I fear always will. But this abomination -- I cannot abide!

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 224

But... I've sworn never to take a life... not even to save my own... not even such a miserable unlife as these poor, pathetic creatures endure. Great goddess help me!!

—Classic X-Men Vol 1 20

He reached out to me for help today-- and I ignored him. I am, perhaps, as guilty of wrongdoing as he.

—Classic X-Men Vol 1 39

Deathbird! What the devil are you playing at?!!

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 276

...blessed goddess, I fear... we are truly doomed!

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 284

Are the Morlocks paying the price... for my ambition?

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 291

When you first asked me to leave my home -- leave the life I had forged for myself in Africa -- I did so because you had convinced me of my greater responsibilities to the world in which I lived. Whether I did so of my own resolve -- or because I had little choice in denying any request from the most powerful mutant mind on the planet -- is a question I may never truly know the answer. All I can say for certain -- at THIS moment in my life -- is that I refuse to allow you, or anyone, to drag me through the mud... to shatter my belief that the X-Men are a force for good, ultimately for change. I will not allow the world to destroy us -- and more importantly, what we stand for. I will fight for you. Someday, I might die for you. But do not ever ask me again to steal for you, Professor Xavier. I am an X-Man... and we have to be better than that.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 305

Just as I thought, a boy playing a man's game. You were wrong about me, Shinobi... you were wrong about everything.

—X-Men Annual Vol 2 3

Cable! How nice to see you when it does not require ducking!

—Cable Vol 1 17

You have a lovely Way with a Compliment, Bishop. Most Men would not need an Order to spend Time with me.

—Bishop Vol 1 1

I am not a goddess, Candra... nor do I pretend to be so any longer. I am simply a woman.

—X-Men Unlimited Vol 1 7

I have tried being her leader. I have tried being her friend. It never holds for long. In my opinion, being Callisto's nightmare might work best in the long-term. Her new scars should aid her memory, this time.

—Storm Vol 1 4

This flower is a hybrid, Bobby. It needs to live in a specific environment or it dies. Some might say it is a bit like us. Well... a bit like some of us.

—Wolverine Vol 2 111

She may be a child, but Marrow has proven herself to be quite deadly.

—X-Men Vol 2 79

Officers...we are the X-Men...and we are here to save your children. Please, lower your weapons.

—X-Men Vol 2 85

Can we all move forward and try not to make the same mistakes again?

—Gambit Vol 3 2

The difference between mutants and the rest of our fellow humanity... is that we wield the primal forces of nature. All of us hold within ourselves the capacity to transcend our very being. I've seen it happen to others of our kind. I've experienced it myself.

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 5

It is not the change that terrifies me, it is how natural it felt afterwards. I was raw and elemental power, wholly without restraint, without guilt. It was... wonderful. All these years I have been so certain of myself. Whatever became of Storm, Ororo remained a constant. Now I am no longer sure.

—X-Treme X-Men: Savage Land Vol 1 4

I will not be conquered, Khan! But I can choose... to SURRENDER.

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 12

As I told your master -- I will not be conquered. And I choose not to surrender.

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 14

Earth is our home, Sage. Nobody takes it from us.

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 15

Like my lightning a moment ago, mutants are everywhere. We can't be ignored. We're on your block, we're in your house, and we don't know our proper place in your society because we're too busy making our own. Look at the trouble just a few of us caused. Imagine the impact of millions. Before, hatred grew from ignorance. Today, those prejudices arise from a tangible foundation. Mutants used to fight for survival, a right to exist. Now, our survival is a done deal. Now it's your turn. But it shouldn't have to be a struggle. As I said before, I fight for this world because it's my home. But it's your home too. Our claims shouldn't be mutually exclusive. We're all children of Mother Earth, and we're all human beings. I made no distinction when I joined the X-Men. And I'm not about to change.

—X-Treme X-Pose Vol 1 1

Yukio, we made it! We're alive! Yukio?

—X-Men Unlimited Vol 1 39

Diamonds are incredibly hard, but not unbreakable. They can be cut, they can be carved and, if you find the proper stress point and apply sufficient force... they can be shattered. But that isn't why I'm here.

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 22

But while storms are pliable things... at heart, they are indomitable.

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 39

Both sides fear they're fighting for their survival. Many believe war between mutant and human isn't just inevitable, it's already begun. And yet... and yet... I also believe, with all my heart, this is the best of times. Because of our fellowship. Because of the dream that inspires us and which I pray will sustain us throughout dangerous days ahead. The world has no reason to trust us. And yet, they have. We have been offered the hardest job imaginable. To keep peace along the boundary between these two warring houses of humanity... until both sides learn that the only alternative to mutual annihilation is to learn to live together. We'll be hated, that's a given. We'll be called race-traitors, probably by both sides. We'll be targets. But someone has to stand up here now and be counted. Someone has to say, in clear and unmistakable terms, that Xavier's dream is still good. Someone has to stand for hope. There's a badge here for each of you. With great power comes great responsibility. Who will join me in shouldering it?

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 46

We're just as human, Ms. Tremaine. We X-Men carry these badges, and accept the responsibility that goes with them... to preserve the world and its future for us all!

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 449

We all want second chances. Being X-Men is kind'a how we earn them. Part of that -- the big part -- means accepting responsibility for what we've done.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 461

Here, the wisdom of ages was kept alive in song by people like this woman -- someone whom I never dared hope to meet... my grandmother.

—Uncanny X-Men Annual Vol 2 1

Tell your masters that this mutant is under the protection of the X-Men... and if that's not good enough, then he's under my protection. Either as a temporary member of the Fantastic Four... or as the Queen of Wakanda... or perhaps the Office of National Emergency would prefer a diplomatic incident?

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 487

Reverend, when this is over, you will rule this land with wisdom and love. But right now...it's clobberin' time.

—Black Panther Vol 4 33

I've been a thief, a goddess, and X-Man, and a queen. And yet, I somehow, I always end up in a sewer under New York City.

—X-Men: Worlds Apart Vol 1 1

The Shadow King knows. He can see right into my heart. Because while I may risk killing Cyclops, I would rather kill myself than harm T'Challa. And that is why I have already lost.

—X-Men: Worlds Apart Vol 1 2

If you would truly be a queen-- if you would truly be a leader-- ... then lead, Emma Frost.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 505

I have beaten the man I love, your king, half to death. And now we are going to break into his palace.

—X-Men: Worlds Apart Vol 1 3

I am a woman, a mutant, a thief, an X-Men, a lover, a wife, a queen. I am all these things. I am Storm, and for me, there are no such things as limits.

—X-Men: Worlds Apart Vol 1 4

But as far as this confrontation is concerned between the X-Men and the Hulk... In terms of how our youngsters behaved and how it ended... I actually believe in all the ways that truly matter... Logan won.

—X-Men vs. Hulk Vol 1 1

T'Challa's condition makes me Queen of Wakanda, not the next Black Panther candidate by default. I will do everything in my power to assure that Wakanda is protected, but my place is by my husband's side. To find the new Black Panther, we need not leave this room. It is up to the Panther God to make the final choice, but it is my belief that she stands among us. Someone who's been training her whole life for this moment.

—Black Panther Vol 5 2

When I joined the X-Men, I was a different woman. I swore never to take a life. But that changed. I made an exception. And exceptions became justifications. Taking a life became less horrifying. And today I crossed a line. I took another life. Not a monster or a vampire. An innocent. ... I'm worried now. Because I wonder, the next time I cross that line... Will it be too much to bear?

—X-Men: Curse of the Mutants - Storm & Gambit Vol 1 1

You're one of us now, Idie. And for all the good that comes from walking with our numbers... trouble is never very far away.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 528

Agent Brand, I am royalty. For an insult like that, I can have your head cut off. Now please... lead the way.

—Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 38

Let's play a game... Raise your hand if you've never gone through a stage that others characterized as "mainly super villain". Your hand's up, Scott. Are you absolutely sure it should be?

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 2 1

It said we didn't understand. I wonder... could we ever have understood one another? Is there anything we shared? Or was it just too alien?

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 2 4

I am no longer welcome in your country, as I understand. But do not tell me you own the skies now as well?

—A + X Vol 1 3

I'm concerned about you, Elizabeth. You've changed since X-Force. I don't want you to fall back into... destructive habits.

—Uncanny X-Force Vol 2 1

I doubt the others would notice, but even your voice is different-- It's so raw. Like you're always shivering.

—Wolverine Vol 5 8

When I was just a girl, I called myself goddess... and I lived in the sky. Sometimes I wonder why I ever left. I'm a mutant with the power to control the weather. Here's where I belong... every nerve connected with the wind, the clouds, the vapor.

—Storm Vol 3 1

We cannot halt the march of time. Our home may never be the place we dream of. The past is a burden we may never set down. And though each day adds a new stone to that pile -- perhaps that means we carry all we need... to build the road ahead.

—Wolverine & the X-Men Vol 2 8

It is not just his story. It is ours -- it is your own.

—Wolverine & the X-Men Vol 2 11

Remember that little conversation we had, Quentin? Remember what I told you right before you left the school for the Hellfire Club? Payback's a bitch. Well, here's your payback......bitch.

—Wolverine & the X-Men Vol 2 12

If we don't act, everything and everyone we've ever cared for dies. It's time. To me, my X-Men... the war for survival has begun!

—Extraordinary X-Men Vol 1 1

Professor Xavier dreamed of a world where mutants and humans could live in harmony... where we no longer needed to be afraid. I have tried for so long to keep that dream alive. We all have. That is what the X-Men were. But now, finally, I am starting to see that we failed. The dream is dead. Did it die with Scott, or was that merely the final blow? It doesn't matter now. What matters is that we are still here. We are still alive. I try to appear unshakable. I try to show that there is nothing to fear and the X-Men will endure, like we always have. I keep telling myself that we have to keep fighting. We have to keep trying. I just -- I wish there was some sign. Some sign that I'm doing the right thing. Some sign that we will be all right. But what I get is not a sign of hope. It is a warning. The ground beneath X-Haven begins to shake and I am scared. I am scared that there is no longer a light to guide us out of the darkness. I am scared that I haven't saved us by bringing us here, but rather, I've led us to the brink. I'm scared that this is really the end.

—Extraordinary X-Men Vol 1 2

To me, my X-Men! Hold the line! Not one mutant dies here today... not one!

—Extraordinary X-Men Vol 1 3

Mutantkind will always find a way to endure. We are survivors! That is our nature.

—Extraordinary X-Men Vol 1 11

Ramrod and Ruckus were each sentenced to thirteen years in prison. Not death.

—Extraordinary X-Men Annual Vol 1 1

Everyone, listen! We must be careful here! Remember, just because we need to do this doesn't mean we need to hurt any innocents! The Inhuman Royal Family is our target--not the New Attilan civilians. They must remain unharmed-- and if you can, assure them that this is only temporary.

—IVX Vol 1 2

In the wake of our conflict with the Inhumans, I've asked them to return so we can determine the future of the X-Men. Indeed, if we have a future at all.

—X-Men Prime Vol 2 1

The real question, the one that haunts you and your country now, is do such beings even exist?

—Black Panther Vol 6 13

Their struggle should have become mine. I should have been better.

—Black Panther and the Crew Vol 1 2

If Jean is crying out for help then we go help her. Before the Phoenix can stop us.

—Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey Vol 1 4

You see this land? It's where I was called "Goddess." Now I'll earn the name.

—X-Men: Gold Vol 2 35

I think we should go see Chief Ìkọkọ, T'Challa's scientist friend from one of the Mute Zones.

—Shuri Vol 1 2

You boys look like you could use some assistance.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 5 22

It cannot be denied that this is a grave offense. T'Challa is king. To violate the king is to violate his country. But there is something more. This "Empire" has taken the Wakandan name and turned it into a byword for conquest. Is this not enough cause for the battle to be joined?

—Black Panther Vol 7 14

The war is not over. You will go back out there, won't you?

—Black Panther Vol 7 15

How often have uninvited visitors from space been friendly?

—Fearless Vol 1 3

What I know now is that empires built on slavery are very good at concealing this fact.

—Black Panther Vol 7 18

Can we quit arguing semantics? The humans are after us. So we need to fight back.

—X-Force Vol 6 4

The true measure of life is in the living. It isn't a series of do-overs and restarts... It's fighting for what you have, what you believe in... It's fighting for who you are. I am a mutant. I am a goddess. And I want to live.

—Giant-Size X-Men: Storm Vol 1 1

I have been a protector longer than I have been a wife. I know the sacrifices that must be made. I know who I am.

—Marauders Vol 1 13

I have been dancing with you my entire life... first as a girl living on the streets, and later as leader of the X-Men... a role that taught me to sway death. So I neither fear nor desire you, but I know you... and this is as close as I will allow you.

—Marauders Vol 1 14

The promise of Krakoa... was that it was for all mutants. The living. The dead... and the in-between. She asked what I would do to get to become whole... I would do anything. What the Scarlet Witch began... I have finished... and the Five will fix.

—Marauders Vol 1 17

Please remember. Whatever you need... we are with you.

—Children of the Atom Vol 1 2

You have all heard it whispered. It is Wind-Rider. It is she-who-swam-with-Acanti. It is Hadari Yao. I am Storm -- Regent of Mars -- and I am the voice of Sol!

—S.W.O.R.D. Vol 2 6

"Your people made a super-metal. How cute." Well who's cute now?

—Last Annihilation: Wakanda Vol 1 1

I know how Arakko thinks. What they expect. Across the plains, the thunder is a song. I am exhilarated. Dangerously so. The air smells electric and alive, the clouds have taken shape. I will not break for Arakko, I tell myself. Not yet. But I know storms. And when they do break... is when they show their true face.

—S.W.O.R.D. Vol 2 8

I appreciate Oracle calling this meeting. It's good to know these things early. But there was never a debate to be had over this, Orbis Stellaris. Mutantkind does not need your permission to live -- or to thrive. Understand that...and perhaps our miracles will surprise you less.

—X-Men: Red Vol 2 4

Every life needs new experiences. Tell us us yours.

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 3 1

We are the X-Treme X-Men, Logan. We do not let our friends fight alone.

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 3 4

I'd like to think that a measure of concern lay at the root of Max's request, Charles. He was your friend. But after today? I am not.' Don't take the gate to Arakko again.

—X-Men: Red Vol 2 11

Grow up, Kitty. It is my right to dress and look however I please.
Just as we protect the rights of all mutants, no matter how they present themselves.

—Storm Vol 4 1

Orchis. Jean dead. Charles compromised, the Krakoan dream in ruins... and, at the same time, the Great Ring splits...

—X-Men: Red Vol 2 14

Dr. Adam Brashear? I have a long journey to make -- through parts unknown. And you've been my travel agent before.

—Resurrection of Magneto Vol 1 1

A hard truth is there are simply times when you cannot save everyone. But that does not mean you do not try. Even if it means your blood on the ground, even if it means your spirit leaving your body. You try. That is all you can do. That is all the Avengers can do. That is all any of us can do.

—Avengers Vol 9 17

I am a man without a name. It was psychically amputated in the prisons to guard against the Vile Omnipaths. I had no weapon, so I found them with nothing. I was the Omega of having nothing. There's no limit to the nothing I had.

—Fisher King (Earth-616)

The true measure of life is in the living. It isn't a series of do-overs and restarts... It's fighting for what you have, what you believe in... It's fighting for who you are. I am a mutant. I am a goddess. And I want to live.

—Ororo Munroe (Earth-616)

He said that Philadelphia is an old city, alive with spirits and history.

—Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)

Brothers and sisters of Krakoa! A great thing has happened today. A miracle made possible by mutant hands...The great work of the Five. Love them...for they have righted the wrongs of man and defeated our great enemy death.

—Resurrection Protocols

Storm	Brand is the one looking for X-Men. And she'll find them. So Arakko needs to balance that.
Magneto	...Then what is the balance? Who defends the broken land?
Storm	The Brotherhood does.

—Brotherhood of Arakko (Earth-616)

Storm	Wolverine, truly there is more to you than meets the eye.
Wolverine	At my size babe, that ain't hard.

—X-Men Vol 1 116

Storm	I was happy in Kenya. I used my powers to help people. As an X-Man, all I ever seem to do is fight.
Cyclops	Our skills are needed.
Storm	Needed so much that we must forever deny ourselves normal lives?
Cyclops	I... don't know.

—X-Men Annual Vol 1 3

Storm	You nearly died.
Yukio	That's what made the experience so exquisite.

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 172

Cyclops	And Xavier's dream Storm?
Storm	Dreams don't die. But the X-Men and X-Factor have different roles to play... in making that dream come true.

—X-Factor Vol 1 39

Havok	You realize this is pretty far-fetched, don't you?
Storm	Of course.
Havok	The odds on this panning out are slim.
Storm	Of course.
Havok	We're going to do it anyway, aren't we?
Storm	Of course.

—X-Factor Vol 1 86

Storm	Domino. I do not think I have met anyone who has so much to say -- about everything.
Domino	Hey! I resemble that remark.
Caliban	Caliban thinks you're funny, patch eye. Doesn't understand you. But still thinks you're funny.

—Cable Vol 1 19

Storm	Yes
Black Panther	Yes

—Black Panther Vol 4 18

Black Panther	Not everything can be resolved with a kiss, Ororo.
Storm	How do you know? Did you ever try and kiss Doom?

—Black Panther Vol 4 19

Sue	You're kind.
T'Challa	Don't tell my enemies.
Ororo	Farewell, my friends. If you need us, just call.

—Fantastic Four Vol 1 550

Storm	I was once shot with an inhibitor gun that Forge built during a more... confused phase of his life.
Emma Frost	Clever little sod.
Storm	Yes. Compelled to solve problems, and yet somehow never fixing the right ones.

—Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 28

Storm	Doesn't that accent of hers bother you, Scott?
Cyclops	No.
Storm	That smile may have been too much information.

—Astonishing X-Men: Xenogenesis Vol 1 1

Storm	You're leaving. Please don't.
X-23	It's time. I do not belong here.
Storm	You're wrong. This is your home.
X-23	It was... and might be again. But I cannot... be where everyone knows me. Or thinks they know me... Better than I know myself. Because maybe they do know me better. And I do not want that. I want to make my own life. Before someone else makes it for me. Again.
Storm	You are your own person, Laura. Go. Make your life. But know that you are not alone.

—X-23 Vol 3 3

War Machine	Well, X-Men, our no-fly zone just went up in smoke. With Puternicstan sporting a Sentinel, the U.N. says Symkaria has every right to take steps to defend itself.
Storm	And Sentinels fall squarely into X-Men territory, War Machine. I think it's time you accepted our help.
Colossus	Or if you prefer, I can go back to punching you in the face.

—X-Men Vol 3 21

Storm	Surrender, Valkyrie, and we can talk this out peacefully. But -- I warn you -- if you do not stop this madness, you will face the full fury of a goddess as I bring you down.
Valkyrie	You wouldn't be the first 'goddess' I've ever battled Storm. Try me.

—Fear Itself: The Fearless Vol 1 8

Storm	All I can say is, I hope you will continue to trust me. I would never do anything reckless or to betray--
Cyclops	Me? Utopia?
Storm	--our kind.

—X-Men Vol 3 36

Storm	Wolverine, what is going on?!
Wolverine	The Wolverine is dead now.

—Wolverine Vol 5 13

Nightcrawler	So does this mean you're not leaving?
Storm	On one condition. You must stay here with me forever.

—Amazing X-Men Vol 2 3

Callisto	Don't give me that. You and me'll never trust each other. What are you playing at here?
Storm	I'm trying not to think about you and me. I just know... those kids look like they know where home is. Be good now.

—Storm Vol 3 2

Deadpool	Sorry about Logan.
Ororo Munroe	What about him?
Deadpool	Whoops, spoilers! Nevermind. Eh. He'll be back.

—Deadpool Vol 5 35

Iron Man	Pretty spooky. Want to hold my hand?
Storm	I'm claustrophobic, not a child.
Iron Man	I was asking for me. Not a fan of caves.
Storm	So maybe your suit can help you? I do not require any reassurance, Tony Stark.
Iron Man	Harsh.