TheArrowverseis the Crown Jewel of the CW Network. For more than ten years, the CW has been behind one of the most successful superhero universes on television. Composed of over six different series that focus on individual heroes while containing a healthy roster of supporting heroes, theArrowverseis a true spectacle that keeps on giving with every new edition to the universe. One of the best installments to theArrowversewasLegends of Tomorrow; the show circled around a team of seemingly B-tier heroes that come together to save and protect history by traveling through time and stopping aberrations or anomaly’s in the timeline.
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This show put together a team of revolving superheroes, one of which wasArrow’s Sara Lance, who took a leadership role in the series for over six seasons. During her time on the show, Sara Lance (Played by Caity Lotz) dropped more than the occasional gem to her peers, proving she had more than just skill but also wisdom. Here are some of the best quotes from Sara Lance from theArrowverse.
7“I know You Don’t Like Taking Orders From A Woman, But You’re Gonna Like Getting Your Ass Kicked By One Even Less”
The legends travel back to 1874 when the west rules. In her new leadership position, Sara is still getting the hang of her new responsibilities. The aberration the team must fix puts the fate of the entire United States in jeopardy as a megalomaniac seeks to take over the entire country.
In the process, the legends come in contact withJonah Hex, a twice cursed cowboy on the road to vengeance. From the start, Sara and Jonah bump heads; Jonah is resentful of hearing orders from a member of the opposite sex, and Sara isn’t having any of it. Finally, a few choice words cut Jonah down to size, and he falls in line.
6“I’ll Take Nightmare That’s Real Over A Dream That’s A Lie"
The Legends of Tomorrowtake on Thawne, Damian Dahrk, and Malcolm Merlin in Chicago during the roaring twenties in the midst of the war between the G-men and the Mob. Thawne and the other villains partner with Al Capone to take out Eliot Ness in hopes of cementing the Mob’s foothold of power in the city for future expansion.
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While facing off with Damian Dahrk, Sara is offered a chance to change her past and undo the tragedies of her life if she forfeits a special amulet. Sara’s conviction is pushed to the limit, but she stills herself and rejects Damian’s offer with her head held high.
5“To Fight The Unthinkable, You Have To Be Willing To Do The Unthinkable”
Back in Star City, Sara Lance still patrols the streets with team Arrow asthe Black Canary, long before joining the Legends. The city is on the brink of destruction as Deathstroke’s army is on a rampage in the season finale of season 2 of theArrowtelevision series.
Oliver has been bested at every turn as Slade Wilson picks apart his life, taking from him everything and everyone he loves. The easy out that Oliver is fighting against is to return to his life as a murderer. In an attempt to protect the people she loves but is still fresh with the teachings of the league of assassins, Sara gives Oliver a piece of advice that doing what is necessary may be the only way to protect those most important to him.
4“Love Is The Most Powerful Emotion, And That Makes It The Most Dangerous”
During the days on the island of Lian Yu when Slade, Oliver, and Sara were a small team trying to survive, Oliver was struggling with massive guilt. He wanted to tell Slade about his part in Shadow’s death, but Sara attempted to talk him out of it, fearing the worst.
Slade was filled with rage for his lost love and wished vengeance on the one responsible. Sara understood that Slade’s love for Shadow outweighed his friendship with Oliver and that nothing good would come from telling him the truth.
3“Time Is Sacred, And It Can’t Be Changed To Suit Any One Person’s Desires Without Harming The Lives Of Countless Others”
After an intense battle with three of the most sinister villains in theArrowverse, the Legends somberly celebrate a job well done. Sara withdraws inward, thinking about what she gave up for the good of the world and possibly the universe.
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To be offered everything she’d ever wanted and push it away for the greater good is a task only the purest human beings are capable of. Realizing this about herself, Sara took on every day ahead of her with more confidence than she had ever had, knowing in her heart she deserved to be a legend.
2“If We Have The Power To Change The World, Don’t You Think We Have The Power To Change Our Own Fate?”
The fate of the future is at stake; powerful forces that the world doesn’t even know about are threatening the entire universe. Lured by glorious purpose, the Legends come together for the first time and discover that they are meant for something more.
While some are apprehensive about their newfound responsibility and the eccentric and mysterious Rip Hunter, Sara is among the few who hold out hope that things can change for the better. After struggling with so much pain in her former life in Star City, it was time to take a chance on changing her future andrecreate her origin story. Sara leaped in with both feet to escape from a life filled with tragedy and bet it all on becoming aLegend of Tomorrow.
1“Word Of Advice? We’re Not Our Masks, And We Need People In Our Lives Who Don’t Wear One.”
Back in Star City inArrow’sthird season, Oliver is attempting to locate a criminal who has taken up the mantle of Count Vertigo and is pushing the drug back on the streets in full force. At the same time, Oliver is trying to work through his complication by letting Felicity get closer to him, which could spell danger and cost her her life with his role asthe Green Arrow.
With a bit of help from Sara, Oliver takes down the newly crowned crime lord and is bestowed a weighty piece of advice that can only come from someone who knows the struggles he’s going through.
