Heroes (TV Series)

Chapter Five 'Angels and Monsters' (2008)

Adrian Pasdar: Nathan Petrelli

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  Nathan Petrelli : It's all happening so fast. My life is a speeding train, and I'm not sure where it's headed. But one thing is certain - I've been given a second chance. Touched by God, I've got to believe that He has a purpose for my life. So why am I filled with self-doubt? Plagued by demons, real - and imaginary? Frightened by the challenges ahead and haunted by the ghosts of my past. Does God know what I am? Do I? Am I an angel or a monster? A hero or a villain? And why can't I see the difference?

• [Nathan tries to stop Tracy from going public with her ability] 

  Nathan Petrelli : I've been there. I understand, I... I wanted to tell the world, I even called a press conference.

  Tracy Strauss : What happened?

  Nathan Petrelli : I got shot. I died. And then I saw God. And I truly believe with all my heart that he's got a higher purpose for us.

• Nathan Petrelli : You're not a messenger from God.

  Daniel Linderman : Moses saw a burning bush; Mary heard the angels. God came to Samuel in his dreams.

  Nathan Petrelli : And I've got a dead mobster telling me he's the voice of God.

• Nathan Petrelli : [after learning about the secret behind his own ability]  It wasn't God...

  Angela Petrelli : We were trying to be better than God.

• Angela Petrelli : Someone has stolen the formula; they want to restart this project. They want to create a world filled with dangerous people - deadly, out of control. They will destroy everything. Please help me stop them.

  Nathan Petrelli : Go to hell.