The Arrowverse is home to many heroes and villains, but some of the greatest can be found in the CW series Stargirl. Set in the town of Blue Valley, the show follows the adventures of Courtney Whitmore and her new Justice Society Of America, as they defend their neighborhood from various nefarious threats.
Stargirl has featured some truly memorable lines across its two seasons, which are often quoted by fans of this superhero world. The show has provided a mixture of funny, heroic, and inspirational proclamations that are among the greatest quotes the Arrowverse has to offer.
Rick Tyler Explains His Struggle
"Do you know what it's like to be so filled up with anger that you feel like you're poisoning yourself? I want to hit something, anything, all of the time. Every second..."
Son of the original Hourman, Rick proves himself to be just as capable as his father throughout the superhero series. The teen first appears in the episode "Hourman And Doctor Mid-Nite," where he is recruited for the JSA by Courtney. As Courtney and Yolanda ask him to join their team, Rick informs the pair of his anger management issues.
Rick eloquently explains his anger problems to his new friends, as he describes how losing his parents has affected him on an emotional level. The teen's revealing talk of the fury bubbling inside him allows the audience to sympathize with the new hero, as his speech shows he has had an especially tough time.
Pat Has Some Bad In Him
"Whenever I've run into somebody like you, when I was growing up, back in the Army, or today, makes me remember something about myself. I’ve got some bad in me too."
As a legacy member of the JSA, Pat has been operating as a vigilante for many years and is aware of the more shady activities this life can involve. In "Summer School Chapter 12," he commits one of the JSA's worst acts, as he visits Matt Harris in hospital and forces him to drop assault charges against his nephew Rick.
Pat's words evoke a threatening presence, as he takes drastic measures to free Rick from jail. It's a line that demonstrates the mechanic's dangerous capabilities, despite possessing no powers. Pat's last-minute bid of desperation in light of Eclipso's growing power is the perfect demonstration of the JSA member's inner darkness, with his words proving especially powerful.
Cindy Knows How To Beat Evil
"When it comes to Eclipso, you have to fight fire with fire. You have to be bad to defeat evil."
One of Stargirl's biggest enemies in the series is Cindy Burnham, who proves a worthy opponent for the star-spangled teen. She also becomes a valuable ally for Courtney, during the fight against Eclipso. "Summer School Chapter 12" sees her impart valuable advice to the young superhero.
Cindy's belief is that the situation requires a murkier approach, as she urges Courtney to take a more brutal stance. This quote perfectly sums up Cindy's willingness to seek more questionable methods in order to emerge triumphant, which directly contrasts with Courtney's strong moral views.
Don't We All Wish That?
"I thought robots would be more like LEGOs. I guess not."
Although many fans believe he was criminally underused in the show's first season, Mike Dugan has still provided plenty of memorable lines across the series. One of his best features in the episode "Summer School Chapter 10," during the child's failed attempts to fix Pat's robot STRIPE.
This piece of dialogue from Mike Dugan represents the young lad's great sense of humor. Mike comically discovers robots are harder to build than he had originally envisaged, amusingly admitting that he thought they'd be "more like LEGO." It's a fun line from Courtney's younger brother, delivering one of the Arrowverse's most hilarious quotations.
Eclipso's Plan Comes To Fruition
"One thread of hatred is all I needed. I've got my hooks in you now because you have chosen to embrace the darkness."
The JSA have faced many threats over the years, but one of their most devious foes is easily Eclipso. Originating from the Shadowlands, Eclipso subjects the residents of Blue Valley to a series of nightmarish visions. However, it's season 2's last installment, entitled "Summer School Chapter Thirteen," where he's at his most sinister, as he exacts his grand masterplan.
In this speech to Courtney, Eclipso reveals how his end goal was to unleash Stargirl's inner darkness. His words nicely demonstrate the villain's more psychological nature, as he aims to bring out the worst in those he encounters. Eclipso ultimately succeeds, goading Courtney over having his "hooks" inside her, as he delivers one of his most evil lines.
Yolanda Believes In Herself
"For months I've been afraid to listen to myself. To be me. I'm not going to do it anymore."
Over the course of two seasons, Yolanda has proven herself to be one of Stargirl's strongest heroes, with many viewers believing she'd be the most likely to survive a horror movie. Her introduction to the JSA comes in the episode "Wildcat," which involves Yolanda donning the Wildcat suit and embarking on her first mission.
Yolanda delivers a truly inspiring quote before she attempts to scale the hospital building where Brainwave is recuperating from his earlier fight with Courtney. The troubled teen finally learns to accept who she is and move on from the mistakes that she has made, in a line that proves to be a pivotal character moment for Yolanda.
Pat Wants To Protect Her
"I know you want justice for Sylvester, I do too, but Courtney could've died tonight. I'm asking you to protect her. If it gets too much, take her away from the danger instead of towards it."
As step-dad to Stargirl, Pat is extremely protective of Courtney. Knowing how dangerous the life of a vigilante can be, his fears come to fruition in the two-part adventure "Shiv," when Courtney is left badly beaten following her fight with Cindy. Concerned about his stepdaughter, Pat pleads with Stargirl's cosmic staff to protect her from harm.
Pat's emotional request to the cosmic staff evokes the strong fatherly love he feels towards his stepdaughter. The mechanic holds Courtney's best interests at heart and will do anything in his power to ensure her safety. Pat delivers one of Stargirl's most powerful moments, becoming the ideal father figure to Courtney.
Stargirl's Words Of Wisdom
"Sometimes we feel anger or jealousy or hatred, even if we don't want to. But the thing Eclipso did not understand is that there's good in everyone, too. Every single one of us."
Regarded by fans as one of the bravest characters, Courtney has battled many nefarious villains as the titular Stargirl. Her greatest threat comes in the second season, as she faces the powerful Eclipso. "Summer School Chapter Thirteen" sees Courtney sum up her latest experiences to Pat, following Stargirl and the JSA's recent victory.
With the world now safe from Eclipso, Stargirl offers her own optimistic take on the battle's epic conclusion. Courtney acknowledges that there's a hidden darkness inside everyone, whilst also insisting that everybody holds the potential to be "good." It's a sweet piece of dialogue, which remains true to Stargirl's more positive outlook.
Beth's Fantastic Explanation
"These things are like Wikipedia on rocket fuel!"
One of the JSA's most endearing members is Beth Chapel, who operates under the moniker of Doctor Mid-Nite. Beth first acquires Doctor Mid-Nite's goggles in the episode "Hourman And Doctor Mid-Nite," and delivers an especially entertaining line as she tries out their scanning abilities.
Beth's amusing remark provides one of Stargirl's most quotable pieces of dialogue. It also feels true to the teen's geeky personality, as she makes reference to both Wikipedia and "rocket fuel." Beth's exclamation provides plenty of laughs, as she brings a more humorous approach to the show's superhero antics.
Henry Jr.'s Negative Outlook
"People are monsters. Deep down, they're ugly, and greedy, and hateful, and twisted. That's the truth."
Adjusting to extraordinary powers is not always easy, and Henry Jr. has an especially hard time upon discovering his ability to read minds. Season 1's "Brainwave" involves Henry Jr. making the startling discovery that both himself and his father share the same superpower. As Courtney tries to recruit him to the JSA, Henry Jr. explains his struggles with his ability.
Henry Jr.'s words are a powerful reminder that occasionally superpowers are not the gift they may seem. Brainwave's son is able to hear everybody's thoughts, both good and bad. Henry is exposed to the feelings and ideas that others don't wish to be heard, and his quote reflects how this has affected the young teen on an emotional level.