Lex Luthor.

Because as my father always said, in his drunken stupor and smug arrogance—vincere aut mori. Conquer or die.

“I am this planet’s savior.”

When they complain about him not sticking to the straight and narrow:

Such seems to be the disposition of man, that whatever makes a distinction produces rivalry. — Samuel Johnson.

.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . . . . Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredients on a chewing gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe.