10 of The Most Inspirational Superman Quotes

Pop culture has long been a source of various quotations – from fun ones to truly inspirational quotes. Superheroes are known, not only for their cool superpowers but also for their famous one-liners and inspiring conversations among the characters. One such superhero is Superman. 

We have collated ten of the best Superman quotes that certainly serve as an inspiration for everyone. Before that though, let us take a more in-depth look at the beloved superhero, Superman.

Who is Superman?

Superman, in his red cape and blue suit with the S shield on the chest, is undeniably one of the most well-known superheroes all over the world. Also known as the Man of Steel, Superman is said to be faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive. He is in a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way. 

The DC superhero is a symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman’s fame started from comic books then eventually made its way to other media including radio, novels, movies, television shows, and theater. The first and who many still claim to be the best Superman is Christopher Reeve. 

The character of Superman was created by the writer Jerry Siegel and the artist Joe Shuster. Superman was born Ka-el on the planet Krypton. He was sent to Earth by his parents to escape their planet’s destruction. He ended up in the fictional town of Smallville where a couple found, adopted, and named him Clark Kent. When Clark started developing superhuman powers, his adoptive parents advised him to use them for the benefit of humanity. He later went on to work as a journalist for the Daily Planet where he met Lois Lane. He basically led a double-life as the timid Clark and the vigilante superhero, Superman.

Best Superman Quotes for Inspiration

Superman is a great source of inspiration, in his words, actions, and principles. There are a great number of inspirational quotes one can glean from Superman, especially considering the wide range of media it has dominated since it was created as a comic book superhero.

Here are 10 of the most remarkable and most inspirational quotes from Superman.

10. “They can be a great people, Kal-el, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason, above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them to you… my only son.”

9. “You will give the people of Earth an ideal to strive towards, they will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall, but in time they will join you, in time you will help them accomplish wonders.”

8. “ You will be different, sometimes you’ll feel like an outcast, but you’ll never be alone. You will make my strength your own. You will see my life through your eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father and the father becomes the son.”

7. “Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith first, the trust part comes later.”

6. “So many of our dreams seem impossible, they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.”

5. “No matter where you go in life, there’s always going to be one person that wants to bring you down; so stay strong and face your problems instead of running away.”

4. “I believe in second chances, I believe in redemption, but, mostly, I believe in my friends.”

3. “The ‘amazing’ can only be created by facing fear, risk, and failure during the process.”

2. “There is a superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the cape.”

1. “Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my souls I swear until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, and justice becomes the reality we all share, I’ll never stop fighting. Ever!”