20 Magneto Quotes

Joan Agie
Sep 29, 2023 By Joan Agie
Originally Published on Oct 11, 2022
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Magneto, whose alter ego is Erik Lehnsherr, is an anti-hero, which is primarily a villain to the X-Men, but sometimes, he is also on their team.

Appearing in Marvel's X-Men series, Magneto is a powerful mutant with magnetic abilities. Although he is not a typical Marvel superhero, he has qualities of self-confidence and dedication to excel, which ranks him among the best.

He does not turn away from highlighting the drawbacks of people, which gives us a reality check. So, in this article, we will look at some of his quotes and learn a bit more about ourselves!

Famous Quotes By Magneto

Find some of the most famous quotes by Magneto in this section!

“Humanity has always feared what it does not understand.” - Magneto, 'X-Men', 2000.

“I watched thousands of men, women, and children walk to their deaths. I pulled their bodies from the gas chambers.

I dug out their teeth so the Germans could take their gold. And I carried them to the ovens, where I learned how to combine a child's body with an old man's to make them burn better.” - Magneto, 'X-Men: Magneto Testament', Vol 1.

“I have been marked once, my dear, and let me assure you, no needle shall ever touch my skin again.” - Magneto, ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’, 2006

“I will bring you hope, old friend, and I ask only one thing in return - don't get in my way.” - Magneto, 'X-Men', 2000.

"They wish to cure us. But I say to you we are the cure! The cure for that infirm, imperfect condition called 'Homo sapiens!' They have their weapons… we have ours. We will strike with a vengeance and a fury that this world has never witnessed!” - Magneto, 'X-Men: The Last Stand', 2006.

Thought-Provoking Quotes By Magneto

Here are some quotes by Magneto that will make you think twice!

(Magneto's sayings have been really important throughout the ages because he blatantly speaks of the fallacy of the human race.)

“The thing none of you will ever understand is that there are no sides. There are no heroes or villains. There's just what I want and how I'll get it.” - Magneto, 'Magneto: Not a Hero', Vol 1.

“Why do none of you understand what I'm trying to do? Those people down there- they control our fate and the fate of every other mutant! Well, soon our fate will be theirs.” - Magneto, 'X-Men', 2000.

“Peace was never an option.” - Magneto, 'X-Men: First Class', 2011.

“I saw my fellow workers buried alive under an avalanche of rotting corpses. I saw thousands of murdered people burning in giant outdoor pits. I have seen at least a quarter-million dead human beings with my own eyes…and I couldn't save a single one.” - Magneto, 'X-Men: Magneto Testament', Vol 1.

“Are you a God-fearing man, Senator? That is such a strange phrase.” - Magneto, 'X-Men', 2000.

"Mankind has always feared what it doesn't understand."  - Magneto, 'X-Men', 2000.

Motivating Quotes By Magneto

Get some inspiration from the anti-hero!

“Still unwilling to make sacrifices. That's what makes you weak. Goodbye, Charles.” - Magneto, 'X-Men', 2000.

Today was meant to be a display of your power. Instead, I give you a glimpse of the devastation my race can unleash upon yours." - Magneto, 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past', 2o14.

“So, the senator survived the fall, and the swim to shore.” - Magneto, 'X-Men', 2000.

"You are a God among insects. Never let anyone tell you different." - Magneto, 'X-Men United', 2003.

“Farewell, my old friend. Whatever comes, I and mine will not go like lambs to the slaughter, but like tigers!” - Magneto, 'X-Men', Vol 2.

Some Quotes By Magneto To Live By

These quotes by Magneto will surely etch a mark on your heart!

“If you're using half your concentration to look normal, then you're only half paying attention to whatever else you're doing.” - Magneto.

“I am no hero. Merely a man who has seen and done and endured what can never be forgotten or forgiven.” - Magneto, 'Uncanny X-Men', Vol 1.

“You want society to accept you, but you can't even accept yourself.” - Magneto.

“I've been at the mercy of men just following orders. Never again.” - Magneto, 'X-Men: First Class', 2011.

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Written by Joan Agie

Bachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy

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Joan AgieBachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy

With 3+ years of research and content writing experience across several niches, especially on education, technology, and business topics. Joan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Anatomy from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and has worked as a researcher and writer for organizations across Nigeria, the US, the UK, and Germany. Joan enjoys meditation, watching movies, and learning new languages in her free time.

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