Smallville, Season 10

Clark Kent:
I want to be the man that you made that suit for.

Martha Kent:
Clark, you don't need a suit the be the world's hero.

Clark Kent:
Well, when I saw those people willing to defend me, it was inspiring. It got me to thinking that, in order for The Blur to be a true beacon of hope, maybe people need to see my face, too. I've been to the future, and I saw the hero that I will become to save the city. But I also saw me -- I mean... Clark Kent -- disguised behind glasses and a bad haircut.

Martha Kent:
Well, I'm sure you still looked very handsome.

Clark Kent:
Mom, I don't how I can treat Clark Kent as a disguise. I mean, you and dad raised me to be who I am right now -- the real Clark Kent.

Martha Kent:
What's real is your strength and integrity and compassion. As long as you remain honest to those things, it doesn't matter what you wear or what name you go by, because... you'll always be my son.

Clark Kent:
So, you're saying that I should become that hero and step into the light?

Martha Kent:
Clark, you are the light.