The villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe can be the best part of the films they’re in.

This cinematic universe has brought some of the best villains in all superhero cinema.

A few are even some of the best quotes from superhero movies in general.

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10This is my vow: all gods will die.

9It broke my heart to put that tumor in her head.

This linemakes Kaecilius' goal more understandable.

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While his actions are incorrect, his motives become much more comprehensible.

7You’ll see, Peter.

People… need to believe.

The Celestial Ego the Living Planet smiling at the Guardians of the Galaxy.

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And nowadays, they’ll believe anything.

Be it gods or heroes, faith is one of the strongest things in the world.

The quote ends up having two purposes at the end of Holland’s second Spider-Man outing.

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Looking back,the quote has even more meaning now that audiences know the full extent of his plan.

Mysterio is already one of the all-time best Spidey villains, but his ruthlessness only makes him more iconic.

This quote representshis undying determination to change the world, truly believing he can build a better one.

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Humans cannot avoid internal conflicts, and no one can change that, not even the Avengers.

Zemo knows this better than anyone else and merely gives them the push necessary.

4"You want to protect the world, but you don’t want it to change.

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How is humanity saved if it’s not allowed to evolve?"

He looked at human history and determined one thing:humans are the problem.

3Gods dont have to choose.

Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio talking in Spider-Man: Far From Home

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On the contrary, this quote describes exactlywhat Goblin stands for: selfishness and negativity.

This quote perfectlyencapsulates who Killmonger was and what his ideals were.

1"I am… A scary thing about Thanos is that he’s got intense determination.

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Even when he’s knocked down or stabbed in the chest, he carries on.

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Alexander Pierce looking straight ahead in Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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Baron Zemo sitting behind a desk and looking intently in Captain America: Civil War

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Ultron wth his back to the camera turning around in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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Norman Osborn turning around and looking intently in Spider-Man: No Way Home

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Killmonger aiming a spear at someone in Black Panther

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Thanos wearing his armor in Avengers: Endgame

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