61 Optimus Prime Quotes For 'Transformers' Fans

Lydia Samson
Dec 12, 2023 By Lydia Samson
Originally Published on Mar 26, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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Action figure in the Transformers franchise

Optimus Prime is a fictional character created by the 'Transformers' franchise.

He helms from the planet of Cybertron. He is the leader of the Autobots, his own band of robots.

He is a morally strong leader and is portrayed as a protagonist almost throughout the 'Transformers' franchise. His archrival is the evil Decepticon leader Megatron.

Over the history of the franchise, Optimus has been lent voice by various actors such as  Peter Cullen, Garry Chalk, Neil Kaplan, David Kaye, and Jake Tillman.

He has somewhat become a cult icon and his quotes are very popular and can be seen on many items of merchandise.

Other popular characters in the 'Transformers' franchise are Sam, Ironhide, Jazz, Prowl, Arcee, and Bumblebee.

Check out our Optimus Prime movie quotes, Optimus Prime inspirational quotes, Optimus Prime famous quotes, Optimus Prime war quotes, Optimus Prime motivational quotes, Transformers Optimus Prime quotes, great Optimus Prime quotes, wise quotes from Optimus Prime, and Optimus Prime Megatron quotes listed here in this article.

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Optimus Prime Quotes 'Transformers' 1

The first film in the series was released in 2007. Peter Cullen was the voice artist of Optimus Prime. Here are a few quotes from the movie that will entertain us.

1. "Are you Samuel James Witwicky, descendant of Archibald Witwicky?"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

2. "My name is Optimus Prime. We are Autonomous Robotic Organisms from the planet Cybertron."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

3. "We've learned Earth's languages through the World Wide Web."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

4. "We are here looking for the All Spark, Sam, and we must find it before Megatron."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

5. "Our planet was once a powerful empire, peaceful and just until we were betrayed by Megatron, leader of the Decepticons."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

6. "It was an accident that intertwined our fates. "

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

7. "And the human race will be extinguished. Sam Witwicky, you hold the key to Earth's survival."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

8. "If I cannot defeat Megatron, you must push the Cube into my chest. I will sacrifice myself to destroy it. Get behind me."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

9. "My weapons specialist, Ironhide."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

10. "At the end of this day, one shall stand... one shall fall!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007. Optimus Prime says this at the end of 'Transformers'.

11. "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

12. "Taking the children was a bad move. Autobots relieve them of their weapons!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

13. "My first lieutenant. Designation: Jazz."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

14. "We lost a great comrade, but gained new ones."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

15. "Autobots, fall back."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

16. "You all know there's only one way to end this war: we must destroy the Cube."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

Optimus Prime Quotes 'Transformers' 2

Replica of Bumblebee robot

The second film in the series, titled 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' released in 2009. Peter Cullen was back as the voice of Optimus Prime. Here are a few famous quotes of Optimus Prime from the movie.

17. "Autobots! I'm in pursuit!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

18. "Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

19. "Freedom is your right. If you make that request, we will honor it. "

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

20. "They were your brothers, too!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

21. "Autobots, roll out."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009. This quote is considered as Optimus Prime's catchphrase.

22. "Earth, the birthplace of the human race. A species much like our own, capable of great compassion and great violence.”

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

23. "Thank you, Sam, for saving my life."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

24. "Weak! Puny! Waste of metal!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

25. "I rise... you fall!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

26. "What if we leave, and you're wrong?"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', 2009.

'Transformers' 3 Optimus Prime Quotes

The third film in the series, titled 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' released in 2011. Peter Cullen returned as the voice of Optimus Prime. Here are a few memorable quotes of Optimus Prime from the movie.

27. "Remember this: you may lose your faith in us, but never in yourselves."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

28. "You are my friend Sam, you always will be. But your leader has spoken. From here the fight will be your own."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

29. "You were our leader, Sentinel. it is your right to lead us again."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

30. "In any war, there are calms between the storms."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

31. "But the day will never come, that we forsake this planet and its people."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

32. "You lied to us! Everything humans know of our planet we were told had all been shared!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

33. "You didn't betray me, Sentinel. You betrayed yourself."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

34. "Your leader will now understand: Decepticons will never leave your planet alone."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

35. "You were the one who taught me freedom is everyone's right!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

36. "For today, in the name of freedom, we take the battle to them!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

37. "Autobots, retreat!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

38. "It's impossible... This is an engine part, from a long lost Autobots ship."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

39. "Stop! Sentinel, it is I, Optimus Prime!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', 2011.

Best Optimus Prime Quotes

Optimus Prime inspires us, motivates us, and shows how great leaders should be. His love, courage, and sacrifice for humans and planet Earth as he fights Megatron is praiseworthy. Here are a few great quotes compiled from all over the 'Transformers' franchise for his fans to enjoy.

40. "There are mysteries to the universe we were never meant to solve, but who we are and why we are here, are not among them, those answers we carry inside."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

41. "How many more of my kind must be sacrificed?"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

42. "After all we've done, humans are hunting us."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

43. "You have no soul!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

44. "I vowed to never kill a human, but whoever is responsible for this is going to die."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

45. "This is not war, it's human extinction."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

46. "I went through the same thing with Bumblebee."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

47. "Honor to the end."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

48. "Within that man-made prototype I fought, I felt the presence of Megatron."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

49. "Thousands of planets were cyber-formed with Seeds. They turned your life into our elemental metal. Our creators destroyed your species to make us."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

50. "The blast wave will incinerate that city into molten metal. He'll have enough to build a massive army, and annihilate your species forever."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

51. "We're giving you freedom!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', 2014.

52. “For my world to live, yours must die.”

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: The Last Knight', 2017.

53. "I fight for my own kind! My own planet!"

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: The Last Knight', 2017.

54. "Knights, Autobots. This cannot and will not be the end."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: The Last Knight', 2017.

55. "I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers', 2007.

56. "We must not stoop to their level. Megatron will not defeat us this easily.”

- Optimus Prime, 'Five Faces of Darkness: Part 3', 1986.

57. "Do not forget what you have learned of our past, Rodimus."

- Optimus Prime, 'Five Faces of Darkness: Part 4', 1986.

58. "As long as power flows through any of my circuits Megatron, I’ll fight you.”

- Optimus Prime, 'Five Faces of Darkness: Part 4', 1986.

59. "I am Optimus Prime, calling all Autobots: It is time to come home."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: The Last Knight', 2017.

60. "I will fight anyone who stands in my way."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: The Last Knight', 2017.

61. "We've suffered losses, but we've not lost the war."

- Optimus Prime, 'Transformers: The Last Knight', 2017.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Optimus Prime quotes then why not take a look at Black Widow quotes, or Avengers quotes

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Bachelor in Science specializing in Mass Communication

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A diligent and driven mass communications graduate from Caleb University, Lydia has experience in media and a passion for digital marketing and communications. She is an effective communicator and team-builder with strong analytical, management, and organizational skills. She is a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude.

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