Sage (Earth-616)/Quotes

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 Blame it on Charles Xavier. He doesn't just show you the best you can be, he makes it easy for you to take that to extremes. 

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 16

 But what about them? The people who aren't mutants? Who will be their champions? 

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 19

 A police report. There's been a murder. And the killer is a mutant. 

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 20

 When I was their age, we always found a way to play. We knew there was a war, we just found ways to put it out of our minds. If we pretended hard enough that there was peace, maybe our wishes would come true. But here at Xavier's I found peace. A glimpse of paradise. For a while. That's what makes this school so important. Children above all must have a sanctuary. 

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 23

 I want children to be safe. Because then the future will be defined by hope. Or would you rather face a generation defined by rage and hatred? Charles Xavier and his School have their role to play. We have ours. They are complementary. They are no longer the same. 

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 28

 Firstly, if you're going to be master of a martial art, make sure it's a good one. 

—X-Men Unlimited Vol 2 1

 There is evil in the world, my friends. I have seen its face, I bear its mark. Bogan's mark. And I will oppose it to my dying breath, and if necessary, beyond. 

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 41

 Who better to blindside the monster... than a girl who can walk through walls... and, more importantly, whose mind cannot be read. Like Miss KITTY PRYDE. 

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 42

 As for the creature responsible -- it calls itself THE FURY! It doesn't know the meaning of the word. 

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 446

 They didn't figure on the kids -- and District X -- having a self-appointed guardian angel. 

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 451

 I assess. I plan. I act. Hope is for the X-Men. I -- AM SAGE! 

—Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 454

 Stop selling yourself short, Kevin, you're actually quite good at this. Perhaps you should try leading the team more often. 

—New Exiles Vol 1 7

 There's real worry in Sabretooth's voice, a primal sense of concern. That's nice, to know he cares. But I've crossed my Rubicon. No going back for me, only ahead. Yes, I'll miss my friends. But to be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way. 

—New Exiles Vol 1 17

 I'm good at calculations, as you may know -- and my math tells me... one more drink is in order. 

—X-Force Vol 6 18

 It's easy to hate the "other." The "other" is scary. The "other" represents the unknown. The "other" is someone, something, to be afraid of. But the "other" -- like it or not -- can also be the face looking back at you... from the reflection in the mirror. 

—X-Treme X-Men Vol 3 5

 I've run the algorithms a million different ways, but I've also listened to my heart. We were on the verge of becoming something great. I believe that. X-Force is Krakoa's black-ops force. There's no moment when the need for us has been greater. Getting our team back is the first step in getting our country back. 

—X-Force Vol 6 44

 I've run a million predictive algorithms, and it turns out that... the best way to stop Beast... is Beast. 

—X-Force Vol 6 48

 I assess. I plan. I act. Hope is for X-Men. I -- am SAGE! 

—Sage (Earth-616)

"Tessa"	Sebastian... I suggest you look again. Closer, this time. Deeper. Past the facade of her flesh - to the flame of her heart, real and raging. Do you see what I see..? The slow, smoldering fire in her eyes...
Sebastian Shaw	I see no fire, Tessa, no flame... Except for the Inferno itself.

—X-Man Vol 1 22

Dazzler	So these X-Men are Xavier's puppets and we beat him by becoming yours?
Sage	I'll be your controller, yes. Is that a problem?
Dazzler	I've heard stories…

—New Excalibur Vol 1 3

Captain Britain	The reality is, we haven't much choice. The job needs doing and Sage, like it or not, is best suited for the assignment. We have to trust her judgment, and hope for the best.
Pete Wisdom	Like that always paid off for James Bond.
Sage	In point of fact, Wisdom, it always did.

—New Excalibur Vol 1 19

Sage	The authorities want me handed over for interrogation.
Captain Britain	This is a party, Sage. Tonight's about enjoying ourselves.
Sage	If I were them, Brian, I'd lock me up and throw away the key, or simply put a bullet through my head.
Captain Britain	That's not funny.
Sage	No, it isn't. But it does make sense.

—X-Men: Die by the Sword Vol 1 1

Sage	It didn't work.
Lucas Bishop	I don't believe it, you're actually surprised.
Sage	According to my analysis--!
Lucas Bishop	Khan built better than you knew.
Sage	We are so screwed.
Lucas Bishop	Not hardly. You just need more gun.

— X-Treme X-Men #16

Quotes about Sage (Earth-616)[]

 You're actually beautiful Sage... ...Why do you hide it? Why do you keep your true self hidden? Gotta say though, you're a whole lot tougher than anyone I've ever possessed. I may run your body, but I can't touch your memories. Your life is still totally private. Which I'm kind'a glad about. I'm not sure I ever want to learn your secrets. 

—Nocturne^[src]

Rogue	Think Sage'll tell us what she's got planned?
Shadowcat	When it's time.
Rogue	Don't bother you, her bein' so secret?
Shadowcat	Charley taught her. Charley taught Scott, Charley taught Storm. When it comes to Management Philosophy… some apples don't fall far from the tree.
Rogue	Amen t' that, girl!
Shadowcat	Makes sense actually, when you think about it. Surrounded by telepaths, the most important thing in the world becomes your privacy. Keeping secrets becomes second-nature.
Rogue	Makin' sense, like you said… don't make it right.

— X-Treme X-Men #43

Nightcrawler	So Logan… you have such faith in Sage. Why?
Wolverine	I'm like 'ro an' Bishop-- I don't want it to be her.
Nightcrawler	Why?
Wolverine	Cuz she reminds me too much of me. Damaged goods with a lot of scars on her soul that ain't her fault.
Nightcrawler	So you want to save her?
Wolverine	Nah. I'll let 'ro and Bishop worry about Sage.

— Uncanny X-Men #453

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