Explore the compelling and multifaceted character of Tony Stark through this curated collection of his most memorable from Captain America: Civil War.
Quotes on Responsibility and Rules
- “Because you broke the law.” – Tony Stark
- “You read it, you broke it.” – Tony Stark
- “There’s no decision-making process here. We need to be put in check! Whatever form that takes, I’m game. If we can’t accept limitations, if we’re boundary-less, we’re no better than the bad guys.” – Tony Stark
- “If we don’t do this now, it’s gonna be done to us later. That’s the fact. That won’t be pretty.” – Tony Stark
- “That shield doesn’t belong to you. You don’t deserve it. My father made that shield!” – Tony Stark
- “GIVE ME A BREAK! I’m doing what has to be done . . . to stave off something worse.” – Tony Stark
Quotes on Conflict and Conviction
- “Your judgment is askew. Your old war buddy killed innocent people yesterday.” – Tony Stark
- “I don’t care. He killed my mom.” – Tony Stark
- “Sometimes I wanna punch you in your perfect teeth. But I don’t wanna see you gone. We need you, Cap. So far, nothing’s happened that can’t be undone, if you sign.” – Tony Stark
Quotes Showing Humor and Wit
- “Oh, I just knocked the ‘A’ out of their ‘AV’. We got about 30 seconds before they realize it’s not their equipment.” – Tony Stark
- “Nope. Told me to go to hell. I’m going back to the compound instead, but you can call me anytime. I’ll put you on hold, I like to watch the line blink.” – Tony Stark
- “Could be your story’s not so crazy. Maybe. Ross has no idea I’m here. I’d like to keep it that way. Otherwise, I gotta arrest myself.” – Tony Stark
- “You too, Cap. [to Bucky] Hey, Manchurian Candidate, you’re killing me. There’s a truce here. You can drop . . .” – Tony Stark
- “I’m betting I could beat that.” – Tony Stark
- “Ah crap.” – Tony Stark
- “I’m eyeballing it.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Boy, you know me so well.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Actually, I’m nursing an electromagnetic headache.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Focus up. I’m sorry, did I just mishear you or did you agree with me?” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: No, no, no. You can’t retract it. Thank you. Unprecedented. Okay, case closed–I win.” – Tony Stark
- “Young Tony Stark: This is why I love coming home for Christmas . . . right before you leave town.” – Tony Stark
- “Young Tony Stark: Okay, so it’s Monday. That is good to know. I will plan my toga party accordingly. Where you going?” – Tony Stark
- “Young Tony Stark: At the Pentagon. Right? Don’t worry, you’re gonna love the holiday menu at the commissary.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Consequences? You bet there’ll be consequences. Obviously you can quote me on that ’cause I just said it. Anything else? Thank you, sir.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Warmer than jail.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Oh, really? You two knew each other? He never mentioned that. Maybe only a thousand times. God, I hated you.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: I know, because you’re a very polite person.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Sure did. It’s a lovely Tom Ford, three-piece, two-button. I’m an active-duty non-combatant.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: [In Peter’s bedroom Tony bolts the door and spits out the walnut loaf.] As walnut date loaves go, that wasn’t bad. [He notices Peter’s collection of old computers.] Whoa, what do we have here? Retro tech, huh? Thrift store? Salvation Army?” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Quick question of the rhetorical variety. [He pulls out his phone which projects a video of Peter Parker in his Spider-Man outfit.] That’s you, right?” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah . . . oh, you mean like those UFOs over Phoenix?” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Not in that onesie, you’re not.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Not even your . . . unusually attractive aunt?” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Lordy! Can you even see in these?” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: I’m gonna pretend you didn’t say that.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Might be a little dangerous. Better tell Aunt Hottie I’m taking you on a field trip.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Wow, it’s so weird how you run into people at the airport. Don’t you think that’s weird?” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: All right, I’ve run out of patience. Underoos! [Peter shoots a web, stealing Steve’s shield and binding his hands.] Nice job, kid.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: [Hovering above the ground.] Wanda, I think you hurt Vision’s feelings.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: Clearly, retirement doesn’t suit you. You got tired of shooting golf?” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: First time for everything.” – Tony Stark
Quotes on Mentorship and Guidance
- “Just look. Because that is the fellow who was supposed to interrogate Barnes. Clearly, I made a mistake. Sam, I was wrong.” – Tony Stark
- “At ease, Soldier. I’m not currently after you.” – Tony Stark
- “Let’s go. I’ll give you a hand.” – Tony Stark
- “You’re in dire need of an upgrade. Systemic, top to bottom. 100-point restoration. That’s why I’m here. Why you doing this? I gotta know. What’s your MO? What gets you outta that twin bed in the morning?” – Tony Stark
- “So you wanna look out for the little guy? You wanna do your part? Make the world a better place, all that, right?” – Tony Stark
- “Alright, Spider-Man. Get me out of this.” – Tony Stark
- “Nice job, kid.” – Tony Stark
- “. . . Good job.” – Tony Stark
- “What we discussed. Keep your distance. Web ’em up.” – Tony Stark
Quotes on Perspective and Reflection
- “He wanted to make a difference, I suppose. I mean, we won’t know because we dropped a building on him while we were kicking ass.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: It doesn’t change the fact that they never made it to the airport . . . or all the things I did to avoid processing my grief, but . . . Plus, 611 million dollars for my little therapeutic experiment? No one in the right mind would’ve ever funded it.” – Tony Stark
- “Tony Stark: A few years ago, I almost lost her, so I trashed all my suits. Then, we had to mop up HYDRA . . . and then Ultron. My fault. And then, and then, and then, I never stopped. Because the truth is I don’t wanna stop. I don’t wanna lose her. I thought maybe the Accords could split the difference. In her defense, I’m a handful. Yet, Dad was a pain in the ass, but he and Mom always made it work.” – Tony Stark