History Quotes / ItsNotYouItsMyEnemies

-->-- '''James "Logan" Howlett / Comicbook/{{Wolverine}}''' to '''[[ComicBook/X23 Laura]]''', ''Film/{{Logan}}''

-->-- '''James "Logan" Howlett / Comicbook/{{Wolverine}}''', ''Film/{{Logan}}''

-->-- Francis Bacon, '''Of Marriage and Single Life'''

->''27. If the Hero tells me he wants to break up with me or quit his dangerous job for my protection, it's already too late; a kidnapping is already in the planning, and I will take all reasonable precautions against it.''\\
-- '''JustForFun/TheUniversalGenreSavvyGuide''', ''[[http://www.geocities.com/evilsnack/truelove.htm The True Love List]]''

-->-- '''[[{{Franchise/Superman}} The]] [[{{Expy}} Plutonian]]''' ''after his co-workers discover and [[TooDumbToLive try to broadcast]] his SecretIdentity,'' '''ComicBook/{{Irredeemable}}'''

-->-- '''Film/DocSavage''' (1975)

-->-- '''Plan 7 of 9 from Outer Space'''

->''(As Batman and Wonder Woman are on a rooftop during a stakeout, she takes note of several couples on their own nights out.)''
->'''Wonder Woman:''' Don't you ever wish you were down there?
->'''Batman:''' I'm down there all I need to be.
->'''Wonder Woman:''' Yes, but it's just a job to you. I'm talking about going down there and having some fun. Maybe... Maybe with someone special.
->'''Batman:''' ''(silent, continues watching the crowd)''
->'''Wonder Woman:''' No, no dating for the batman. I might cut into your brooding time.
->'''Batman:''' ...One: dating within the team always leads to disaster. Two: you're a princess from a society of immortal warriors, I'm a rich kid with issues. Lots of issues. And three: if my enemies knew I had someone special, they wouldn't rest until they'd gotten to me, through her.
->''' Wonder Woman:''' ''(crushes one of the stone statues on the rooftop)'' [[ActionGirl Next.]]

->'''Dana:''' What's this all about?
->'''Terry:''' Your safety. You know how much I care about you.
->'''Dana:''' Sure. Why else keep dating for fifteen years?
->'''Terry:''' You know why I can't marry you. If the--
->'''Dana:''' "If the bad guys ever found out I was Batman, they'd try to get to me by hurting you." Blah, blah, blah.
->'''Terry:''' It's nothing to joke about.
->'''Dana:''' [[SarcasmMode You're right. There could be supervillains hiding in the tall grass.]]
->'''terry:''' I'm poisoned, Dana. ''Cursed.''
->'''Dana:''' You're silly, [=McGinnis=].
->'''Terry:''' It's not silly for me to want to keep you safe. Every moment we're together, you're risking your life.

You don't need me\\''

-->-- '''Phineas''' ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb'' "The Beak"

->''(As Batman and Wonder Woman are on a rooftop during a stakeout, she takes note a several couples on their own nights out.)''

->''How could he explain that a Space Ranger was married to his job? That there could never be room in his life for the things of which ordinary men dreamed — a woman to love, a family to raise, a house with a flying car on the roof and an A-bomb shelter in the basement. How could Proton fight the forces of evil, knowing there was a loved one who could be threatened or harmed because of him? How could he explain that his only relationships could be shallow flings based purely on sexual desire? Or rather — how could he explain without having his gonads hacked off by an angry [[ActionGirl K'mon warrior]]?''

->'''Kara:''' Omigosh! I really do get to be ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}?!!

-->-- '''[[{{Superman}} The]] [[{{Expy}} Plutonian]]''' ''after his co-workers discover and [[TooDumbToLive try to broadcast]] his SecretIdentity,'' '''ComicBook/{{Irredeemable}}'''

-->-- '''[[{{Superman}} The]] [[{{Expy}} Plutonian]]''' ''after his co-workers discover and [[TooDumbToLive try to broadcast]] his SecretIdentity,'' '''{{Irredeemable}}'''

->''How could he explain that a Space Ranger was married to his job? That there could never be room in his life for the things of which ordinary men dreamed — a woman to love, a family to raise, a house with a flying car on the roof and an A-bomb shelter in the basement. How could Proton fight the forces of evil, knowing there was a loved one who could be threatened or harmed because of him? How could he explain that his only relationships could be shallow flings based purely on sexual desire?''

->'''Savage:''' Ah, there's no room in my life for love, Mona.
->'''Mona:''' But why, Doc?
->'''Savage:''' There was a girl once. We were to be married. She was kidnapped by the men I had been pursuing -- they threatened to kill her if I didn't drop the chase. I gave in. I had to. Later, when she was returned safely to me, I realized there could never be a future for us. I realized if I were to do what I had chosen with my life, there could never be a loved one who could be used against me. Or harmed because of me. Do you understand?

->''Proton gave a deep sigh. How could he explain that a Space Ranger was married to his job? That there could never be room in his life for the things of which ordinary men dreamed — a woman to love, a family to raise, a house with a flying car on the roof and an A-bomb shelter in the basement. How could Proton fight the forces of evil, knowing there was a loved one who could be threatened or harmed because of him? How could he explain that his only relationships could be shallow flings based purely on sexual desire?''

->'''Savage:''' There was a girl once. We were to be married. She was kidnapped by the men I had been pursuing—they threatened to kill her if I didn't drop the chase. I gave in. I had to. Later, when she was returned safely to me, I realized there could never be a future for us. I realized if I were to do what I had chosen with my life, there could never be a loved one who could be used against me. Or harmed because of me. Do you understand?
-->-- '''DocSavage'''

->"He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief."\\
-- Francis Bacon, '''Of Marriage and Single Life'''

->You '''idiots'''. How can I '''save''' you? Do you realize you now know the most dangerous secret on '''Earth?''' Stop to think about what lengths my enemies would go to in order to learn about my private life. [[ColdBloodedTorture They would]] '''[[ColdBloodedTorture torture]]''' [[ColdBloodedTorture you]]. They would [[HighOctaneNightmareFuel flay your partners and rape your children with]] '''[[HighOctaneNightmareFuel hot knives.]]''' You'll '''never''' breathe a '''word''' of this? Not to '''anyone, ever?''' Not even in your '''sleep?''' Or when you're '''drunk''' or '''tired''' or '''lonely?''' And even if that's so, what about '''him?''' Or '''him?''' [[ParanoiaFuel Do you trust all of them]] to '''never''' drag you '''into''' this '''ever''', for as long as you '''live?''' Your lives are '''worthless''' now. They're '''over.''' Even '''I''' can't save you.

-->-- '''[[WebOriginal/ThatGuyWithTheGlasses Chester A. Bum]]''', ''Bum Reviews'', "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"

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-- '''TheUniversalGenreSavvyGuide''', ''[[http://www.geocities.com/evilsnack/truelove.htm The True Love List]]''

->'''Savage:''' There was a girl once. We were to be married. She was kidnapped by the men I had been pursuing—they threatened to kill her if I didn't drop the chase. I gave in. I had to. Later, when she was returned safely to me, I realized there could never be a future for us. I realized if I were to do what I had chosen with my life, there could never be a loved one who could be used against me. Or harmed because of me. Do you understand?

-->-- '''[[ThatGuyWithTheGlasses Chester A. Bum]]''', ''Bum Reviews'', "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"

-->-- '''Phineas''' ''PhineasAndFerb'' "The Beak"

->'''Savage:''' There was a girl once. We were to be married. She was kidnapped by the men I had been pursuing—they threatened to kill her if I didn't drop the chase. I gave in. I had to. Later, when she was returned safely to me, I realized there could never be a future for us. I realized if I were to do what I had chosen with my life, there could never be a loved one who could be used against me. Or harmed because of me. Do you understand?

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->''"Isn't that how most men are? 'I'm gonna go away, never see you again, and sleep with a bunch of different women. Why? Because I love you!' I tried saying that to a woman once! [[GroinAttack She cut my balls off.]]"''
-->-- '''[[ThatGuyWithTheGlasses Chester A. Bum]]''', ''Bum Reviews'', "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"

->"He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief."\\
-- Francis Bacon, '''Of Marriage and Single Life'''

->''27. If the Hero tells me he wants to break up with me or quit his dangerous job for my protection, it's already too late; a kidnapping is already in the planning, and I will take all reasonable precautions against it.''\\
-- '''TheUniversalGenreSavvyGuide''', ''[[http://www.geocities.com/evilsnack/truelove.htm The True Love List]]''

->You '''idiots'''. How can I '''save''' you? Do you realize you now know the most dangerous secret on '''Earth?''' Stop to think about what lengths my enemies would go to in order to learn about my private life. [[ColdBloodedTorture They would '''torture''' you]]. They would [[HighOctaneNightmareFuel flay your partners and rape your children with '''hot knives.''']] You'll '''never''' breathe a '''word''' of this? Not to '''anyone, ever?''' Not even in your '''sleep?''' Or when you're '''drunk''' or '''tired''' or '''lonely?''' And even if that's so, what about '''him?''' Or '''him?''' [[ParanoiaFuel Do you trust all of them]] [[PrisonersDilemma to '''never''' drag you '''into''' this ''ever''', for as long as you '''live?''']] Your lives are '''worthless''' now. They're '''over.''' Even '''I''' can't save you.
-->-- '''[[{{Superman}} The]] [[{{Expy}} Plutonian]]''' ''after his co-workers discover and [[TooDumbToLive try to broadcast]] his SecretIdentity,'' '''{{Irredeemable}}'''

->I can't tell Isabella we're the Beak now! That would put her in danger! The life of a superhero is a lonely one Ferb. Even after only 11 minutes.
-->-- '''Phineas''' ''PhineasAndFerb'' "The Beak"
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-->-- '''Phineas''' PhineasAndFerb ''The Beak''