With its blockbuster production 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', Marvel introduced fans to yet another charming superhero who has impressed viewers with his punches and punchlines.
Formerly introduced as an air force veteran who joins the Avengers as the Falcon, Sam Wilson has made his presence felt in the MCU with several incredible movies of the franchise and has now taken up the role of fans' most loved superhero- Captain America.
Played by actor Anthony Mackie, that character is adored for the comedic relief and the witty lines that he brings to screen.
All set to bring goodness to the world and fight away the bad guys, Sam Wilson with the other Avengers stuns fans with incredible stunts, action sequences, intriguing storylines, cliffhangers, and on top of all of that, some unforgettable lines.
Here are some of the best quotes by Falcon, that is sure to reside in pop culture enthusiasts' brains forever.
Inspiring Falcon Quotes
Sam Wilson has exchanged some really meaningful words every time he's on-screen and has the most inspiring quotes that can indeed ignite our spirits and fill us with hope.
“The only power I have is that I believe we can do better.”
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 6: One World, One People
"Symbols are nothing without the women and men that give them meaning."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
"You gotta stop looking at other people to tell you who they are."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 5: Truth
"That’s what life is, dealing with things."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
“There’s no such thing as on time. You’re either early or late. Pick one.”
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
"Thank you, Captain America. But this belongs to you."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
"We built this country. Bled for it. I’m not gonna let anybody tell me I can’t fight for it. Not after what everybody before me went through. Including you."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 6: One World, One People
“We can’t demand that people step up if we don’t meet them halfway.”
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 6: One World, One People
“I don’t know if there’s ever been a greater symbol, but it’s more about the man who propped it up, and he’s gone.”
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
"What would be the point of all the pain and sacrifice if I wasn't willing to stand up and keep fighting?"
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 5: Truth
Falcon Quotes From The Winter Soldier
Making his debut as an Avenger, Sam Wilson in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' rightfully owns the spotlight and the character delivers some amazing lines. Here are his best quotes from the movie.
"I never said 'pilot'..."
"On your left."
"Sam Wilson: It's just a great idea off the top of my head. But seriously, you could do whatever you want to do. What makes you happy?
Steve Rogers: I don't know."
"Sam Wilson: You're gonna go around the corner to your right. There's a grey car two spaces down. You and I are gonna take a ride.
Jasper Sitwell: And why would I do that?
Sam Wilson: Because that tie looks really expensive, and I'd hate to mess it up."
"Sam Wilson: Hey, Cap, how do we know the good guys from the bad guys?
Steve Rogers: If they're shooting at you, they're bad"
"I’m more of a soldier than a spy."
"Don't look at me, I do what he does, just slower."
"Whoever he used to be, and the guy he is now, I don’t think he is the kind you save. He is the kind you stop."
“Sam Wilson: You’re a lot heavier than you look. Steve Rogers: I had a big breakfast.”
Iconic Falcon Quotes
Just like every Marvel superhero, Falcon leaves some memorable lines for fans to cherish. These iconic quotes from the character are bound to come up in conversation between fanatic viewers and make super quirky comebacks.
“I agree with your fight. I just can’t get with the way you’re fighting it.”
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 4: The Whole World Is Watching
“A sorcerer is a wizard without a hat.”
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 2: The Star-Spangled Man
“Trust me. Every time something gets better for one group, it gets worse for another.”
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
"Hey, Cap, we got a situation here."
-'Avengers: Infinity War'
"Hey Cap, you read me? Cap, it's Sam. Can you hear me? On your left."
-'Avengers: Endgame'
"The legacy of that shield is complicated."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 5: Truth
"Enjoy your ride, Buck."
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 2: The Star-Spangled Man
“Sam: So all this time you’ve been rich? Zemo: I’m a Baron, Sam. My family was royalty until your friends destroyed my country.”
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 3: Power Broker
“I’m Captain America.”
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 6: One World, One People
“Bucky: Who are you fighting now, Gandalf? Sam: How do you know about Gandalf?"
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 2: The Star-Spangled Man
“Karli: You’re either brilliant or just hopelessly optimistic. Sam: Well, can’t I be a little bit of both?”
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 4: The Whole World Is Watching
"Bucky: You had no right to give up the shield, Sam. Sam: Hey. This is what you’re not gonna do. You’re not gonna come here in your overextended life and tell me about my rights. It’s over Bucky. Besides, I have bigger things to deal with now.”
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 2: The Star-Spangled Man
"I don't wanna live the rest of my life la vida loca."
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 2: The Star-Spangled Man
"Steve represented the best in all of us. Courageous, righteous, hopeful. And he mastered posing stoically. The world has been forever changed…We need new heroes. Ones suited for the time we're in."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
"Rhodes: World's a crazy place right now. People are…well, nobody's stable. Allies are now enemies. Alliances are all torn apart. The world's broken. Everybody's just looking for somebody to fix it. Sam: Yeah."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
"Zemo: You must have really looked up to Steve. But I realized something when I met him. The danger with people like him -- America's Super Soldiers -- is that we put them on pedestals. Sam: Watch your step, Zemo."
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 3: Power Broker
"Can You Accept That I Did What I Thought Was Right?"
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 2: The Star-Spangled Man
"You think it didn't break my heart to see them march him out there and call him the new Captain America?"
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 2: The Star-Spangled Man
“Don’t look at me, I do what he does, just slower.”
-'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'
"Sam Wilson: Maybe I shouldn't have put it in a museum. I should have destroyed it.
Bucky Barnes: Look, that shield represents a lotta things to a lotta people, including me. The world is upside down, and we need a new Cap, and it ain't gonna be Walker. So, before you destroy it, I'll take it from him myself."
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 3: Power Broker
"Subtle- got it."
- 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 1: New World Order
"I can't run in these heels!"
- 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier', S1, Ep 3: Power Broker
"This is awkward.”
-'Avengers: Infinity War'
"Steve Rogers: We're on our own.
Sam: Maybe not.
Sam: I know a guy."
-'Ant-Man'
"Captain America: If I had known it was gonna be a firefight, I absolutely would have called you. Falcon: I'm not actually sorry. I'm just trying to sound tough. I'm very happy chasing cold leads on our missing person's case."
-'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
Falcon Quotes From The Civil War
One of the best Marvel productions with the Avengers on another mission, 'The Civil War' is the conclusion to the superhit Captain America trilogy. After being loved for his quotes in the previous movies, Falcon had big shoes to fill, and he did full justice to the expectations. Here are some of his best lines from the movie.
"I just wanna make sure we consider all our options. Because people who shoot at you usually wind-up shooting at me, too."
"Falcon: I don't know if you've been in a fight before, but there's usually not this much talking. Spider-Man: All right, sorry. My bad."
“Sam: [to Black Panther] So you like cats? Steve Rogers: Sam… Sam: What? Dude shows up dressed like a cat and you don’t wanna know more?”
"Falcon: What do we do? Captain America: We fight."
“Sharon Carter: The receipt for your gear. Sam Wilson: Bird costume? Come on. Sharon Carter: I didn’t write it.”
“Bucky Barnes: Can you move your seat up? Sam Wilson: No.”
“Steve Rogers: What about a lawyer? Everett K. Ross: Lawyer, that’s funny. See their weapons are placed in lockup. We’ll write you a receipt. Sam Wilson: I better not look out the window and see anybody flying around in that.”
"Are we just supposed to take that and be ok with it?"
"How long are you gonna play on both sides?"
"Don’t thank me. His name is Redwing."
"Way to go, tic-tac!"
"Just like that, we’re supposed to be cool?"
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