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==Personality==
Thanos was often perceived as the embodiment of sadism, cruelty, megalomania, destruction, death, power, and madness. Many viewed his quest for the Infinity Stones as a plot to dominate all civilizations in the universe. However, Thanos was a more complex and tortured soul. His traumatic past and obsession with fulfilling what he saw as his destiny drove him to commit terrible acts, believing he was saving the universe, even at great personal cost. He sought the Tesseract to explore beyond known worlds, aiming to uncover greater ones.

Thanos was relentless, gathering children from across the galaxy to raise as assassins who would help him search for the Infinity Stones. His willpower was extraordinary, as seen when he resisted [[Mantis (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Mantis]]' sleep-inducing touch, which typically subdued others instantly. Despite his intimidating presence and unforgiving nature, Thanos inspired fear and loyalty among his followers. Even the Black Order, the Chitauri, and the Outriders, who were savage and powerful, followed him without question.

He was supremely confident, to the point of arrogance, and seemed impossible to intimidate. He remained unfazed by threats and challenges, even from powerful foes like [[Ronan the Accuser (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ronan the Accuser]]. Thanos was manipulative and mistrustful, often sending others to do his work while he stayed in the shadows. He displayed remarkable patience, waiting centuries before making a direct move for the Infinity Stones, understanding that possessing them would attract unwanted attention.

Despite his ruthlessness, Thanos was not without compassion, especially towards children. He showed a particular affection for [[Gamora (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Gamora]], whom he called his "favorite daughter," and hoped she would inherit his throne despite her hatred for him. His love for Gamora was genuine, as seen when he shed tears and apologized before sacrificing her to obtain the Soul Stone.

Thanos' love for his children was complex. He was strict and feared by them, particularly [[Nebula (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Nebula]], whom he turned into a cyborg. However, he also showed moments of tenderness, such as encouraging Nebula when she sought his approval. Even after torturing her to make Gamora reveal the Soul Stone's location, he did not kill Nebula, and in his final moments, he regretted being too harsh on her.

Thanos' love for his race was unconditional. He desperately sought to save them, even proposing to wipe out half of his people so the rest could survive. When this plan was rejected, resulting in the fall of his race, Thanos was burdened with immense regret and remorse. This experience made him more determined to prevent other civilizations from suffering the same fate by exterminating half of their populations.

Thanos genuinely believed that his mission to kill half of the universe's inhabitants was righteous, seeing himself as a necessary force for saving the universe. He considered his method of disintegration to be merciful compared to the suffering caused by overpopulation. Despite his campaign of mass murder, Thanos sought to minimize casualties during his quest for the Infinity Stones, allowing the Snap to handle the deaths.

Thanos did not seek the Infinity Stones for personal gain but as a means to achieve his goal of universal balance. He quickly destroyed the Stones after using them to avoid the temptation of their power. He respected those who displayed selflessness and bravery, even if they were his enemies. He praised [[Iron Man (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Iron Man]], admired [[Star-Lord (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Star-Lord]]'s willingness to sacrifice Gamora, and showed empathy toward [[Scarlet Witch (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Scarlet Witch]].

Thanos had a dark sense of humor and remained calm in situations that would terrify others. He was surprisingly honorable, keeping his word even when angered and treating his enemies with a certain respect. Despite his manipulative nature, he was known for never lying, a fact confirmed by his daughter Nebula.

Thanos did not use his genocidal motives to eliminate potential threats who might seek revenge. He allowed the Snap to be random and dispassionate, resulting in the survival of several Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy. Even after destroying the Infinity Stones to prevent his actions from being undone, Thanos accepted his fate without attempting to defend himself, facing death with dignity.

Between 2014 and 2018, Thanos became more mellow. He no longer referred to his enemies with derogatory terms and even expressed respect for Iron Man. After completing his mission and retiring, he showed regret for his harsh treatment of Nebula and thanked her for defending him.