10 Most Heroic Quotes From Spider-Man Movies

Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man

Spider-Man is swinging back into theaters with the long-awaited “More Fun Stuff Version” of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which delivers plenty of extra content for fans of the original movie–and the three Spider-Men that unite therein.

In his decades of history in film, Spider-Man has consistently proven to have what it takes to be a hero, finding strength both within himself and from those around him. As such, various characters have delivered truly heroic lines throughout the course of Spider-Man’s twenty years of cinematic history.

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“Eventually They’ll Hate You.”

Norman Osborn (Willem Dafoe), Spider-Man

Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/the Green Goblin lectures Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man / Peter Parker on the New York rooftop Sam Raimi 2002 Marvel

Norman: “Despite Everything You’ve Done For Them, Eventually They’ll Hate You.”

Though Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin was anything but a helpful influence on Peter Parker’s life in the original Spider-Man film, many of his quotes therein went on to influence the young superhero’s future career. One such quote warned Spider-Man that he would always be viewed as an enemy to the common man.

Norman may have intended to sway Peter to villainy with this line, but, instead, he only made Peter more determined to prove his heroism. Despite the bad press he received, he made sure that the public knew they could always rely on him; that he would always be there for them -even if they didn’t want him to be. This was certainly what made him an amazing hero and what made this a film that still largely holds up 20 years later.

“C’mon Spider-Man!”

Peter Parker (Tom Holland), Spider-Man: Homecoming

Tom Holland Says Audiences Will Fall in Love with His Spider-Man

In the climax of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Tom Holland’s fledgling hero is forced to confront Michael Keaton’s Vulture without his fancy Starktech suit. After finding himself crushed under rubble, Peter declares himself Spider-Man, finding the strength to break free and chase after the escaping supervillain.

This scene culminates into a line wherein Tom Holland finally becomes Spider-Man. This moment perfectly mirrors a similar comic book scene that has often been pointed to as the moment that Peter Parker became Spider-Man, setting up a parallel heroic arc between the MCU and the comic book versions of the character.

“The More People I Try To Save, The More Enemies I Will Make.”

Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Andrew Garfield as Sad Spider-Man

Out of the three major live-action versions of Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield’s often had the hardest trials, especially in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Despite attempting to be the hero that New York City needs, Peter remarks that he only ever seems to make things worst, both for the city and for himself.

Spider-Man is such an iconic character because of his neverending drive to always do what is right, regardless of the consequences. Oftentimes, saving people means that Spider-Man will only gather new enemies for himself. Nevertheless, he continues to protect innocent lives because he knows that it is the right thing to do.

“We Can Always Choose To Do What’s Right.”

Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), Spider-Man 3

Tobey Maguire in an alley in Spider-Man 2

Despite largely negative reviews from fans and critics, Spider-Man 3 still contained little nuggets of heroic wisdom. As Peter struggles with the temptations of the Venom symbiote, he eventually learns a valuable lesson about doing what is right, putting his philosophical findings into words at the end of the film.

Peter’s well-spoken words are an echo of what his Aunt May had told him earlier in the film. Having learned a valuable lesson from Harry Osborn’s redemption and death, Peter forgives the Sandman for killing his uncle, refusing to follow the same path that led Eddie Brock to his demise.

“It’s What We Do.”

Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), Spider-Man: No Way Home

Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man No Way Home

After their triumphant return in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s versions of Peter Parker attempt to guide the MCU’s variant after he suffers a tremendous loss. When Peter 1 thanks them for their help, Maguire’s Peter merely replies “It’s what we do.”

One of Tobey Maguire’s best quotes as Spider-Man, this simple line had been so significant. Fans can break down the meaning behind Spider-Man’s various acts of heroism but, in the end, everything comes down to the fact that being a hero is simply what he does.

“It’s A Leap Of Faith.”

Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Peter B. Parker pulling down his mask in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse united variants of the eponymous superhero long before No Way Home would do the same. In the animated film, Jake Johnson’s Peter B. Parker has some very valuable words of wisdom for Miles Morales, who is just beginning his superhero career.

These words serve to motivate Miles Morales to finally embrace his new role as his world’s Spider-Man, teaching him that he’ll never fully become the superhero that he was meant to be if he continues to doubt himself. Instead, Miles leaps out on faith, knowing that he’ll always get back up if he falls.

“You Know, I Guess One Person Can Make A Difference.”

Stan Lee, Spider-Man 3

Stan Lee makes a cameo in Spider-Man 3

Spider-Man creator and Marvel icon Stan Lee is known for his many cameos in Marvel films. However, his short appearance in Spider-Man 3 may be his most meaningful cameo of all time, as he simply declares that “one person can make a difference.”

Stan Lee may have only had one line in the entire film, but it remains one of the most memorable. His assertion claims that all it takes is one person to change the world, pushing Peter further in his journey of choosing to be the hero that he was always meant to be, despite having lost his way.

“We Have To Be Steady…”

Aunt May (Rosemary Harris), Spider-Man 2

Aunt May outside her garage in Spider-Man 2

May: “I believe there’s a hero in all of us…that keeps us honest…gives us strength…makes us noble…and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady and give up the thing we want the most – even our dreams.”

Aunt May has always been one of Spider-Man’s most loyal mentors. When Peter gives up being Spider-Man in Spider-Man 2, May delivers a moving speech, in which she concludes that, in order to do what is right, true heroes will give up their greatest desires.

May’s speech proves to be one of the most poignant scenes in any Spider-Man film to date, as Peter’s wise aunt implies that she has known all along of her nephew’s identity as Spider-Man. She pushes him to once again reclaim his title to inspire the people of New York City once more.

“Anyone Can Wear The Mask. You Could Wear The Mask.”

Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseMiles Morales swinging in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Shameik Moore’s Miles Morales is not only one of Into the Spider-Verse’s most memeable characters, he is also one of the most inspiring. As he finally adopts the mantle and mask of Spider-Man at the end of the film, he declares that “anyone can wear the mask.”

Part of what makes Spider-Man so accessible to fans of all backgrounds is the idea that anyone could be behind his mask–including ourselves. Into the Spider-Verse becomes the first film to address this fantasy, confirming that anyone could have what it takes to be Spider-Man, so long as they never give up and maintain a healthy sense of responsibility.

“With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”

Uncle Ben (Cliff Robertson), Spider-Man

Uncle Ben talking to Peter in the car in Spider-Man

In Spider-Man lore, Uncle Ben is most famous for his tragic death, which is indirectly the fault of his beloved nephew. In Sam Raimi’s original Spider-Man film, Peter and Ben’s last conversation includes an iconic line from the comic books, as the aging uncle decalres that “with great power comes great responsibility.”

No line, quote, or catchphrase could ever truly compare to the one that started it all. This line, originally written by Stan Lee in Spider-Man’s very first appearance in 1962, has followed the character throughout his sixty years of adventures and has become synonymous with his heroic journey.

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Author: Deann Hawkins