"You have not called me here merely to praise yourself. Then why have you done so ... when there are things I must do …"

"The way ahead is long ... and dangerous. I'll have no one with me who doesn't want to come."

"Short time?! You fool, it's been an eternity! During that time, everything I've ever cared for or accomplished has fa…"

"In my time many called me Adam Warlock. You may do so also, if you feel so inclined."

"There are forces at work you do not perceive. I weave a delicate strategy which rash actions could rend. Patience, pl…"

"Naked power is seldom the answer to any problem. Surely you must know that even this group's combined might is nothin…"

"In a short while, we confront Thanos, a being of unimaginable power whose sole goal is the destruction of all life. ……"

"We tried to do this the easy way — and we failed. Now begins the conflict I strove to avoid. It may well prove to be …"

"I was part of the Soul Gem while you possessed it, which permitted me access to your inner heart. I know you as no ot…"

"Sculptor of worlds! Is it your voice I hear? If so, then speak ... and Warlock shall heed!"