The 11 Best Quotes from the Women of the MCU

The women of the MCU are a driving force in every single film and television series, from the found of the Avengers to the most recent MCU entry, The Marvels.

Below, let’s look at 11 of the best quotes from these incredible heroines.

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“I am queen of the most powerful nation in the world and my entire family is gone. Have I not given everything?” – Queen Ramonda

You tell ’em, Ramonda! This quote makes our list for multiple reasons. One: It’s extremely powerful, ringing with confidence and a heartache so potent it’s almost tangible. Two: The delivery itself is awe-inspiring. While it’s also very sad, this whole monologue is undoubtedly one of the best pieces of script that ever made it to Marvel’s screens.

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“We’re gonna be okay. You can rest now.” – Pepper Potts

Pepper Potts is a totally underrated character in the MCU. Fiercely intelligent and empathetic, she balances her role at Tony’s side well. She cares for him, but also stands up for herself and finds her independence and power. And in the end, she can help her husband find his next great adventure with the confidence that she and their daughter will be alright on their own.

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“This is me being reasonable.” – Scarlet Witch

Okay, chills! Love or hate her, you have to admit villain era Wanda Maximoff has style and a wicked tongue to match. She’s also way more powerful than any of the other Avengers. So when Doctor Strange tells the Scarlet Witch to be reasonable, she replies with a very cool line that she is. Basically, you haven’t even scratched the surface of what she’s capable of, Stephen.

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“I’m great at controlling my anger.” – Jennifer Walters

Bruce Banner unintentionally becomes the king of man-splaining in this awesome exchange. He explains to his cousin that she needs to control her temperament to be a gamma hero. Jennifer Walters insists that she already is because she has to deal with sexism every day that would make anyone fly into a rage. Score one for She-Hulk.

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“Would you kill me, my love? – W’Kabi

“For Wakanda … without question.” – Okoye

Okoye’s always been one of the most loyal characters in the MCU. We see her loyalty tested when her partner, W’Kabi, turns against the Black Panther. Okoye of course eschews the trope that women only follow their hearts — and usually, therefore, men — by making the bravest choice and threatening his life. May we all know ourselves as well as Okoye knows herself.

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“Well, magic’s just science we don’t understand yet.” – Jane Foster

Of course, Jane Foster is quoting acclaimed sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. But we love this for the MCU, which continuously pushes the boundaries between science, technology, and superpowers. Some things, like Captain America, have a medical explanation. Others, like Thor and the Asgardian pantheon, lean a little more toward fantasy. But according to Jane, it’s all just a precursor to science-fact.

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“No. This isn’t love.” – Gamora

Thanos considers himself a tragic figure. He’s so self-important that he’s convinced himself he’s actually torn up about sacrificing his daughter for an Infinity Stone out of love. Gamora flips this narrative. She tells her abusive father that it isn’t affection which drives his choice, not one bit. You go, girl.

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“To me it was real.” – Yelena Belova

As part of her Black Widow training/assignment, a young Yelena Belova had to live in a fake family situation. But the love she developed for her mom, dad, and sister was never pretend. Yelena reveals she carried this with her all her life in an emotional scene with Natasha Romanoff.

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“Cosmic.” – Kamala Khan

Kamala Khan is a total nerd — and a major Captain Marvel fangirl. We can totally relate. When she finds out she has powers, she utters a single word in perfect summation of the grand scope of her awesomeness. Never change, Kamala.

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“The universe wants to break free, so it manifests chaos.” – Sylvie

Sylvie’s whole story involves breaking the rules, bending the universe, and seeking adventure and freedom. This quote shows how she views the universe almost as she views herself — wanting to shrug off the shackles of society and rigidity. After all, Sylvie, a Loki variant, is chaos personified.

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“All we do is our best, and sometimes, the best that we can do is start over.” – Peggy Carter

We’ll leave you with this bit of inspiration and wisdom from Peggy Carter. As the days darken and the chill creeps in, despair does, too. But remember, the sun rises again every morning. Do your best each and every day, and start over the next. Or start over in 2024. No matter when or how you choose to do it, we’re right beside you. And so is Peggy.

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