Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)/Quotes

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I thought of you as a son once Oliver. I had more in common with you than my own blood, but that's not the reason I'm not going to kill you. Neither is the fact that you are my daughter's brother. The reason you get to live is because death would be a mercy compared to the debt I now owe you!

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

Why would a man who can travel through time always be in such a hurry?

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

By all accounts, you were too good at allying yourself with Ra's and I don't think I carry much credibility with them.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

Oliver, sometimes the greatest act of love is no action at all. It's her life. It's her choice.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

Ironic, isn't it? Last Christmas, I almost killed you. A few months ago, you saved my life. And now you're here to trying to kill me. You should makeup your mind.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

Every warrior must learn the simple truth... that pain is inevitable and suffering is optional.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

I promise you that this city will be better for all of us.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

One man alone can't save this city, Robert, and we both know that.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

You can't beat me, Oliver. Yes, you're younger and you're faster, yet you always seem to come up short against me. Wanna know why? Because you don't know in your heart what you're fighting for, what you're willing to sacrifice, and I do.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

For the first time in my life, I have a clear purpose.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

My name is not Malcolm Merlyn.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

My... name... is not Malcolm Merlyn. My name is Arthur King!

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

I. Really. Hate... Bats.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

I always expect trouble.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

Al-Sa-her. I was called that once.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

Let me guess. They buried the leopard in the Ashkiri Tomb.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

... but suffering is optional.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

The Ashkiri Tombs are my Holy Grail.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

I took two things from the Ashkiri Tomb that day. Liquid from the Lazarus Pool and this weapon that you or your noble son used to crack open my chest.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

This time is personal.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)

Love to meet you, Rebecca. My names is Malcolm Merlyn.

--Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)