Steve and Bucky have one of the longest-lasting relationships in the MCU. From childhood best friends to brothers in arms, Steve and Bucky fight to stay by each other's side. Their relationship is akin to star-crossed lovers: fated to be together by the universe, but constantly torn apart by other forces.
The struggle between Steve and Bucky makes for many good quotes. Sometimes the two have good moments together, trading jokes and looking forward to the future. Other times they are in dire situations that pull deeper conversations from them. Either way, Steve and Bucky will always fight for each other.
"I Thought You Were Dead." "I Thought You Were Smaller."
Steve's transformation into a super-soldier was quite the shock for Bucky. The entire process Steve went through happened after Bucky shipped out. Despite the obvious physical changes, however, this quote shows that their dynamic doesn't change.
Steve and Bucky are best friends. They have spent the majority of their lives together and lived through many hardships, but none of it was enough to break their bond. Even after becoming super, Steve's first priority was finding Bucky. This moment in Captain America: The First Avenger illustrates the strong yet playful relationship the two have. It was now Steve's turn to save Bucky.
"Don't Do Anything Stupid Until I Get Back." "How Can I? You're Taking All The Stupid With You."
This scene reveals another side to Steve and Bucky's relationship. Pre-serum Steve was small and often sickly, so it is only natural that Bucky became quite protective of him. Unfortunately, Bucky getting drafted means he will no longer be around to protect Steve.
However, Steve doesn't need this protection. Even without the serum he was smart and brave, he could take care of himself. Despite the many changes and lifetimes Bucky and Steve live through, they hold onto their relationship and each other.
"Rumlow Said 'Bucky' And Suddenly I Was That Sixteen Year Old Boy From Brooklyn Again."
Even after seventy years apart, Steve and Bucky remain best friends. They are the only thing the other has from their old life. Their relationship is so strong that even just the mention of their name elicits strong emotions. Steve spends all of his solo films searching for Bucky at some point, whether it be in Hydra headquarters or while on the run.
Even though Bucky believes Steve would be better off without him, fate continues to pull the two together. Once Bucky comes back into Steve's life, Steve is unable to let him go and spends years searching for him. The timeline continues to pull the two of them together again and again despite other forces trying to separate them.
"You Used To Wear Newspapers In Your Shoes."
This quote from Captain America: Civil War showcases the hardships Bucky has been through at the Winter Soldier. He's had his memory erased and altered many times, and even when he thinks he is himself he can be triggered with just a few words.
Sharing this memory with Steve proves that the man Bucky used to be is still inside him. Bucky has been through many different traumas and lived decades without knowing Steve, but Steve will always be a part of Bucky's core being.
"What You Did All Those Years... It Wasn't You."
By the time Bucky has broken away from Hydra, the dynamic between him and Steve has flipped. Steve is now very protective of Bucky. He is willing to go on the run, fight Tony Stark, and break into hidden Hydra bases to prove Bucky's innocence. He especially wants to prove Bucky's innocence to Bucky himself.
Hydra gave Bucky no choice in the atrocities he committed, but Bucky carries all that guilt anyway. Steve only sees his childhood best friend, and he will do anything to get him back. Steve is selfless when it comes to Bucky, doing whatever he can to save his other half.
"Bucky?" "Who The Hell Is Bucky?"
This is one of the most famous Stucky quotes. It's Steve and Bucky's first words to each other after seventy years apart. Steve's hope from seeing Bucky is immediately crushed when Bucky doesn't recognize him.
This quote encapsulates the entire struggle of their relationship: no matter how often Bucky and Steve find each other, they are constantly torn apart. For a moment, Steve has his best friend back, but he quickly realizes that Bucky has no idea who he is. It's this struggle that makes them star-crossed.
"Even When I Had Nothing I Had Bucky."
This quote comes almost directly after Steve finds out Bucky has been alive this entire time. Sam tells Steve that Bucky is not the man he remembers, but Steve doesn't listen. He knows Bucky better than anyone, and he is determined to get him back.
Through this quote, fans can see just how much Steve and Bucky mean to each other. Steve's devotion to Bucky is obvious through his actions, but hearing it put into words adds extra depth. Speaking the feels out loud shows fans Steve's intention to save Bucky, not stop him.
"You're My Friend." "You're My Mission."
This is one of the most heartbreaking moments for Steve and Bucky. Bucky still does not, for the most part, remember Steve and he is struggling with the commands he has been given. However, Steve does remember Bucky and he refuses to do anything to hurt him.
Steve's actions should have gotten him killed, but instead, they help Bucky escape. This fight doesn't pull them back together, but it proves that they are able to help each other even after decades apart. This moment starts Steve and Bucky on the road to a real reunion.
"Get Out Of Here!" "No, Not Without You!"
This is probably one of the sweetest moments in Steve and Bucky's relationship, but it is often overlooked. Steve has just rescued Bucky from Hydra (the first time), and Bucky is still reeling from Steve's transformation. When the Hydra building is falling apart around them, Bucky refuses to escape without Steve. Even in these life-threatening situations, these characters refuse to be separated. They are devoted to each other even when it puts their own self in danger.
"I'm With You To The End Of The Line, Pal."
This line has become Steve and Bucky's mantra. Their promise to be together is often what fuels their relationship. They say this line to each other in their darkest moments when one of them needs to be lifted back up. They take the sentiment seriously, doing what they can to help and protect each other.
The flashback in Captain America: The Winter Soldier shows fans that this line has been a part of their relationship long before either of them became superheroes. But through everything this idea has stayed with them as they take down evil organizations and fight aliens, doing things together they never could have imagined.