Is it better to be feared or respected? I say, is it too much to ask for both?
— Tony Stark Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.)
8 seconds sound clip from the Iron Man (2008) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:14:37 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- No, no. You don't have to be like me! But you're more than what you are.
- Can you excuse me if I'm a bit distracted here?
- No! You can't be distracted right now! Listen to me!
- General.
- Welcome, Mr Stark. We look forward to your weapons presentation. Thanks.
- Is it better to be feared or respected? I say, is it too much to ask for both?
- With that in mind, I humbly present the crown jewel of Stark Industries' Freedom Line.
- It's the first missile system to incorporate our proprietary repulsive technology.
- That's how Dad did it. That's how America does it. And it's worked out pretty well so far.
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