Smallville (TV Series)
Forever (2005)
John Schneider: Jonathan Kent
Quotes
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Martha Kent : How many times has he asked to be treated like an adult? This decision took a lot of maturity.
Jonathan Kent : Or guilt. Martha, Clark still feels responsible for my heart problems. I'm not gonna allow him to do this out of pity.
Martha Kent : It's not pity, Jonathan! Clark knows that if he leaves, he can only come back a few times a year, and he doesn't want one of those times to be your funeral.
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Clark Kent : Dad, you raised me to make my own decisions. Why don't you trust me on this?
Jonathan Kent : Because you are a lot like me. I had a full ride to Met U waiting for me when I graduated; problem is my father needed me on this farm. So I stayed.
Clark Kent : Dad, that's a pretty big footnote to leave out. Why didn't you tell me?
Jonathan Kent : I didn't want it to weigh you down. As much as I loved my father, I... a part of me still resents him for needing me that much. I don't want you to feel that. That's not the kind of father I... I ever wanted to be.
Clark Kent : [Jonathan turns to leave] Dad... this isn't about the kind of father you are. It's about the kind of son I want to be.
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Jonathan Kent : Do you mind telling me why you have a financial aid packet to Central Kansas?
Clark Kent : That's where I'm going to college.
Jonathan Kent : What happened to Met U? What happened to Ohio? What happened to Miami?
Clark Kent : I thought I'd stay closer to home.
Martha Kent : Clark, I know starting all over with new friends in a new city can seem a little overwhelming, but... you can't let that hold you back.
Jonathan Kent : This is one of the most important decisions you're gonna make in your entire life.
Clark Kent : You don't think I know that?
Jonathan Kent : Does Lana happen to be going to Central Kansas?
Clark Kent : I don't know where Lana's going to school, so no, this is not about Lana.
Jonathan Kent : Oh, then it's about us. You don't think I can run this farm without your help.
Clark Kent : This is where I'm needed.
Jonathan Kent : Clark, your destiny lies far beyond those corn fields out there, and I'm not about to let you turn your back on that just because of us.
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Martha Kent : You can't take the place of Clark on this farm. No one can. Every other farm in the county has at least five hands to help out.
Jonathan Kent : Sweetheart, my family managed to run this farm for generations before Clark came around. I see no reason why I can't run it by myself.
Martha Kent : Sometimes I wonder which one of you is more stubborn.