Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)/Quotes

Quotes by Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

So I look at you all, one disappointment after another... save for the only one of you who stood their ground and had the smarts to end Owlsley. You will all treat Izzy as if she were me. As far as I'm concerned... Izzy Libris is the Kingpin of New York City.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Mr. Kornfeld's body has been modified to mimic my DNA, and... along with cosmetically altered dental appliances... once his corpse is found after the fire... "Farewell, Wilson Fisk."

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

The underworld will now be run like a business.. and the Chairman of the Board will be .. The Kingpin!

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

The underworld will now be run like a business... and the chairman of the board will be... the Kingpin!

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

They have the men, the guns, the money. But I am the Kingpin.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

We need each other, Daredevil. We are partners after a fashion. We are the power in this city.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Killing a journalist is a high-profile high-risk endeavor. I try to avoid it when possible.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

... The Kingpin has rules -- Rules which you would do well to memorize. Among these rules is one stipulating that we do not touch another man's wife for any reason --- ever.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

He has betrayed my trust. Unfortunate for him.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

You will do these things or your life will be very unpleasant.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

And... if some maniac has decided to rid me of Spider-Man, why should I interfere?

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

... I could not dream of a more perfect Hell. I envy you blessed little worm. You have witnessed the death of a noble man.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Crime is on the rise -- and therefore so are our profits.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Happy New Year gentlemen. You're all fired. (To his henchmen) Kill them all.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

No, it was no cop. Too many police are on my payroll for them to provide such a surprise. We face a new opponent.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

To know Daredevil is to know the man behind the mask,

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Before, I took something from him and found his strength. Now I will give something to him and prove his weakness.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

My name is Wilson Fisk. I am a magician. I know how to make things disappear. Evidence. My past. People. I've filled some holes in the desert. I've given the fish people to swim with. It was a long road. With experience my one teacher. Poverty, my motivation. Hunger, my companion. And fear, first my enemy and then my friend. You must make a friend with horror. It must be your ally. Because it is a deadly foe.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

The Kingpin. On paper he was a shadow. A businessman. He was careful not to leave a trail... He was meticulous enough to avoid the heat. Manipulative enough to have others do his bidding. He had an underground empire... ...in which an army of rats did his dirty work. He was the man behind the curtain. He was a problem solver. This is just another simple problem. It is nothing I can't fix... ...with my hands. Nothing I can't fix.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Sometimes you have to sacrifice one of your best men to win the game.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Solidarity, Mr. Skids. Today's lesson was about solidarity. About union. About brotherhood. About an army......of one!

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

They have the men, the guns, the money. But I am the Kingpin.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Eliminating the competition is my providence, Senator.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Professionals come at a premium.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Did I support you and fund your education as a debt of honor to your father? Yes. Did I manipulate you like a pawn on my chessboard of enemies? Yes. Do I blame you for taking your anger out on me? No. No I really don't. What I did with you, and what I did with your father was business. Just business. But here's the kicker. In my own way, I grew to care for you, Maya. As much as it is in my nature to be able to do so. I loved you like a daughter.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Now you go back to Sanguino like a good little assassin.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

The old chess board... It's been a while since I've seen it, Anthony... or do you prefer Iron Man these days?

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

All good things come to those who wait.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

No, no, no! Vanessa! No, do not leave me again!

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

He wishes to grant me the power of life and death in Daredevil's world. He insults me. Presuming I've hired well... I already have that. To Hell with The Owl.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

You're very important Janus. To me. To what we're building now. Men like us, we serve a very valuable role for this city. The reluctant rulers. The benevolent 'bad guys.'

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

A publisher has acquired the rights to my biography. I was hoping you might consider writing it. It pays quite well, I'm told.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Miles... I am forever in your debt.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Murdock is nothing.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

The only hero this city needs... is its king. I... love... New York!

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Miles... I am forever in your debt.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

I can't shut down P.S. 20 now... maybe next semester.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

I could kill you right here, Murdock. Murder you in your bed, in your sleep. And nothing would happen to me.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

That may be what you think. But if you asked this city, this country even, who it trusted more -- Wilson Fisk or Steve Rogers? What do you think they'd say?

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

I feel nothing. This has run its course. I'm stepping down.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

You're Wilson Fisk. You run the greatest city in the world. These people. They-- Play the game, Wilson. It's a new game, but it's still a game. You're in control. You're in--

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

I am... I am the Mayor of New York City. Whatever you're intending here, it is a mistake. I am not the man you think I am. I haven't been for some time.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

But Doctor... this is me renegotiating.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

His anger will make him reckless. And his guilt will isolate him. But then, you know all about falling into traps, don't you, demon?

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

The fool. He thinks no one can override the security and surveillance systems of his hospital. He forgets that Ravencroft belongs to Wilson Fisk. As does the prisoner in his charge.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

And I realized... He was right. That if I were to do the impossible--To bring someone back to life--You would never forgive me--for choosing you. I have to let you go, Vanessa. I--I have to move on with my life. But to do so, I must know your spirit has found peace. You died of a broken heart, because of something you did, out of loyalty and love... for me. Something no mother should ever have to do. But today, I will make that right. I will try to atone for all my sins that brought you so much pain and destroyed our family. Instead of satisfying my own selfish desires, I will honor your dying wish. Today, your son's life is restored. Today, the Rose blooms once more.

--Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Conversations with Wilson Fisk (Earth-616)

Kingpin	Thanks to your interference, I'll simply resort to... brute force!
Spider-Man	The brute part of it is okay... but when it comes to force, that's my department, tubby!

— Amazing Spider-Man #68

Kingpin	Go home. You're not in the man's league. He'll beat you within an inch of your bubble-headed life.
Mysterio	My dear Wilson -- I've no interest in an Olympic contest of strength and endurance with the man. I seek to drive him mad.

— Daredevil Vol 2 #7

Director Davis	Mr. Urich, is it true what Mr. Fisk just said? Do you know where this Night Nurse is? Do you know where Matt Murdock has been taken? If you do, then you have to tell us where he is... or you're obstructing federal justice.
Wilson Fisk	You're obstructing justice, Mr. Urich.
Director Davis	Mr. Urich, I will put you in jail.
Ben Urich	YOU BASTARD!!!

— Daredevil Vol 2 #80