- Phil Coulson: But now... I'm choosing to stand up, to become a part of something bigger. I really do believe that together we can accomplish anything. Because the truth is... I'm not just a history teacher. My name is Phil Coulson... and I'm an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Grant Ward: I would hate for you to think that I'm anything like the Grant Ward you knew over there.