Iron Man 3 - Most Beautiful Line

You start with something pure, something exciting. Then come the mistakes, the compromises. We create our own demons.

One of the most epic and beautiful lines I have ever heard. It was said by Tony Stark at the end of Iron Man 3. What a pure thought, with a wonderful, enlightening meaning. We get ideas, put our heart and soul into transforming  it into something successful and that can be used for the benefit of mankind. But then come the mistakes. We get greedy for more fame, riches etc. Transgressions. We create our own enemies. We think we are the best in the world. The omnipotent. Humbleness, the foundation of humanity breaks down and is forgotten, till we fall and this veil is lifted from our eyes. We realize we're human again.

"And so, as Christmas morning began, my journey was at its end. You start with something pure. Something exciting. Then come the mistakes, the compromises. We create our own demons. As promised, I got Pepper sorted out. Took a little tinkering. But then I thought "why stop there?" Of course there are people who say progress is dangerous, but then I bet none of those idiots ever had to live with a chest full of shrapnel. And now, neither will I. Let me tell you: that was the best sleep I'd had in years. And so if I were to wrap this up tight, with a bow, whatever.. I guess my armor,was never a distraction or a hobby. It was a cocoon. And now I am a changed man. You can take away my house. All my tricks and toys. One thing you can't take away. I am Iron Man. "