Chris Evans gave the world the best live-action portrayal of Steve Rogers/Captain America over the course of eight years in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (as of yet). Appearing in nine different projects during his tenure in the franchise, Captain Rogers has become one of the most beloved Avengers.

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Rogers is known not only for his fierce fighting skills but also for his morality. Throughout his many appearances, Steve often verbally demonstrated that morality, leaving audiences with plenty of quotable lines from the character that goes to show why he may be the best Avenger so far.

Steve Rogers To Thaddeus Ross:

"I'm Not Looking For Forgiveness. And I'm Way Past Asking For Permission."

Chris Evans as Steve Rogers aka Captain America in Avengers Infinity War

When confronted by Secretary Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross in Infinity War, Steve has very little patience for politics, instead declaring that he doesn't care whether or not his actions are government-sanctioned. In an act of defiance, he carries through with his plans to stop Thanos without Ross's blessing.

Much of Captain America's arc during his time in the MCU revolved around balancing his moral compass and the service he owed his country. Steve learned to walk the thin line between the two, finding that the world was not so black and white as it had been in the '40s. This moment helped solidify his development from a square-jawed hero to a moral relativist.

Steve Rogers To The Avengers:

"We May Not Be Perfect, But The Safest Hands Are Still Our Own."

Steve Rogers breaks the Avengers out of prison in Captain America: Civil War

When presented with the notion of government oversight of the Avengers through the Sokovia Accords, Captain America was immediately opposed to the idea. He voiced his distrust of the government's decision-making when it came to Avengers-level threats, claiming that they would be better off maintaining the status quo.

Though many of the Avengers did not appreciate it at the time, choosing to stand against the Accords was one of Captain America's smartest decisions in the MCU. Not only was he right about the Avengers requiring free agency, but following installments of the MCU, like Falcon and the Winter Soldierhave proven that government-issued superheroes can quickly lead to disaster.

Captain America's Sokovian Speech To The Avengers:

"You Get Hurt, Hurt Them Back. You Get Killed, Walk It Off."

Captain America Avengers Age of Ultron

In a pinch, Captain America is the Avenger to turn to for a motivating speech. He demonstrated this skill as the tides began to turn against the Avengers during the Battle of Sokovia. His final line served as a light jest with dark undertones, accepting the fact that they may die, but they wouldn't die without a fight.

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This speech motivated the Avengers to fight just a little longer, despite all seeming lost. Unbeknownst to them, a SHIELD helicarrier was on its way to bring them the aid that they so desperately needed. Cap's wise words proved to be the inspiration the Avengers needed to hold out until then.

Steve Rogers To Natasha Romanoff:

"For As Long As I Can Remember, I Just Wanted To Do What Was Right. I Guess I'm Not Quite Sure What That Is Anymore."

Cap argues with Black Widow in Captain America: The Winter Soldier

For much of his life, Steve always had a war to focus on: clear good guys and clear bad guys. But in a time of relative peace, Rogers found himself in somewhat of an existential crisis. This is explored in The Winter Soldier, specifically in a conversation between Steve and Natasha Romanov.

In this conversation, Steve is contemplating an in-between when it comes to the notions of right and wrong, seemingly for the first time in his life. Now that the Man Out of Time was in a world of blurred lines and morally grey areas, he had to completely reevaluate his worldview, making him a better hero as a result.

Steve Rogers To Abraham Erskine:

"I Don't Like Bullies. I Don't Care Where They're From."

Steve Rogers fights a bully in Captain America

When trying to enlist in the army after several rejections, a young Steve Rogers is questioned by Dr. Abraham Erskine about why he wants so badly to serve in the army. Erskine asks if it is because he wants to kill "Nazis," but is surprised by Steve's answer that he doesn't want to kill anyone, but knows when to stand up against a bully.

Even before getting the super-soldier serum, Steve Rogers proved to be the bravest among his peers. As a scrawny kid from Brooklyn, Steve stood up to those who elevated themselves over others, occasionally leading to the future super soldier getting beat up in alleyways. It is this mentality that proved to Erskine that he was the right man for the operation.

Steve Rogers To Tony Stark:

"Every Time Someone Tries To Win A War Before It Starts, Innocent People Die."

Civil War Steve tries to Reason with Tony

Captain America and Iron Man have always had a (mostly) friendly rivalry. Even before their ultimate fallout in Civil War, the two never quite saw eye-to-eye. While discussing the merits of pre-emptive measures, Steve reminds Tony that such tactics usually lead to innocent lives being lost.

Lines like these remind the audience of just how much Steve saw in his life--the pain and torment of war and genocide, innocent lives lost for an unworthy cause. These experiences shaped what kind of hero Captain America would be in the modern era, making him a voice of reason to the Avengers, even a futurist like Stark.

Steve Rogers Intercom Speech At SHIELD:

"The Price Of Freedom Is High, It Always Has Been. But, It's A Price I'm Willing To Pay. And If I'm The Only One, Then So Be It. But I'm Willing To Bet I'm Not."

Chris Evans in Captain America The Winter Soldier

Captain America's inspiration has been known to change the course of history. This was certainly the case after his speech to SHIELD, where he revealed that Hydra had infiltrated their ranks. He called on those still loyal to SHIELD to rise up against the Hydra agents within, knowing that many, if not all, might refuse his request.

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What makes this speech so special is Cap's belief in good people. Despite all he had witnessed over the past few days, he knew that there simply must still be those who were on the side of the angels, even if it was just a small number. Giving the speech was a gambit, but one that paid off for Cap, and by extension, the world.

Steve Rogers To Everyone:

"I Can Do This All Day."

Captain America says I Can Do This All Day

One of the most famous lines of all the MCU is also one of the most repeated. Steve first uttered these iconic words after being beaten to a pulp by a larger man in an alleyway, then repeated them once more after a similarly ill-fated dual with Iron Man. The line was later immortalized in Rogers: The Musical, as depicted in Hawkeye.

This line became indicative of Steve's unwillingness to give up--even in the toughest circumstances. Each time it reappears in the MCU, it reminds viewers that, though Steve has become one of the greatest superheroes of all time, he's still the same humble kid from Brooklyn.

Steve Rogers To Bucky Barnes:

"I'm With You To The End Of The Line."

Steve returns with Bucky and the 107th in Captain America The First Avenger

Steve's friendship with Bucky Barnes has been a highlight of his arc in the MCU, with both men going to extraordinary lengths to protect the other (even if it means risking a superhero civil war in the process). Their friendship is summed up in this one recurring line throughout the franchise.

Steve and Bucky's friendship proves to be a wholesome one and one that stands the test of time. Even though they spent decades separated, the two men's shared brotherly love proved itself to be stronger than their circumstances, making theirs a friendship for the ages.

Steve Rogers To The Avengers:

"Avengers... Assemble!"

avengers endgame Avengers assemble scene

From the moment the first Avengers movie was announced, Marvel fans knew that it was only a matter of time before Captain America uttered the famous line from the comics: "Avengers Assemble!" However, Marvel Studios opted to tease the fans with the line, always coming close, but never quite saying it--until Endgame.

While fans had to wait years to hear Cap finally say those iconic words, the payoff proved to be worth the long build-up. Seeing Steve wielding Mjölnir and leading an army of massive size into battle against Thanos's forces solidifies the hero's legendary status among the Avengers.

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