How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The Avengers.
Quote #1
LOKI: Kneel before me. I said, kneel. Is not this simpler? Is this not your natural state? It's the unspoken truth of humanity, that you crave subjugation. The bright lure of freedom diminishes your life's joy in a mad scramble for power, for identity. You were made to be ruled. In the end, you will always kneel.
OLD MAN: Not to men like you.
LOKI: There are no men like me.
OLD MEN: There are always men like you.
This is a subtle way of reminding us that not all power-mad dictators wore bright-colored spandex. If you look through Loki's larger-than-life trappings, you might be reminded of some powerful human figures—like, say, Hitler—that tried to accomplish the same basic thing.
Quote #2
LOKI: The humans slaughter each other in droves, while you idly threat. I mean to rule them. And why should I not?
THOR: You think yourself above them?
LOKI: Well, yes.
THOR: Then you miss the truth of ruling, brother. A throne would suit you ill.
Thor gets it. Power can be a good thing, but it needs to be used wisely. You don't use power to lord over the people you rule, but to help make their lives better.
Quote #3
BLACK WIDOW: These guys come from legend. They're basically gods.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: There's only one God, ma'am, and I'm pretty sure He doesn't dress like that.
It's a funny line, but it also says something important. Thor, Loki and the Asgardians have amazing abilities, but they're not infallible. Even their power has limits.