Comments on: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Joe Morris http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-15863 Joe Morris Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:29:00 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-15863 Great post. But you missatributted the quote in the title, “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” to Stan Lee. Despite what Marvel and the movies would have us believe, this epic and powerful quote does not come from Stan Lee or a Hollywood script writing team but from the revolutionary ridden and passionate literary haven that was 19th century France. Credit has been given to Stan Lee writer of spider man, Franklin D Rosevelt and even Winston Churchill at various stages, however the first literary record of this can be attributed to Francois-Marie Arouet aka Voltaire. Much like Victor Hugo, Voltaire was disturbed by the sickening abuse of authority and privilege by those in power whilst the poor and deprived starved and suffered around him. Of course in Spiderman's case it was just as apt as when first directed at those who Voltaire believed to be wicked, corrupt and everything that was rotten in France at the time. Great post. But you missatributted the quote in the title, “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” to Stan Lee.

Despite what Marvel and the movies would have us believe, this epic and powerful quote does not come from Stan Lee or a Hollywood script writing team but from the revolutionary ridden and passionate literary haven that was 19th century France.

Credit has been given to Stan Lee writer of spider man, Franklin D Rosevelt and even Winston Churchill at various stages, however the first literary record of this can be attributed to Francois-Marie Arouet aka Voltaire.

Much like Victor Hugo, Voltaire was disturbed by the sickening abuse of authority and privilege by those in power whilst the poor and deprived starved and suffered around him.

Of course in Spiderman’s case it was just as apt as when first directed at those who Voltaire believed to be wicked, corrupt and everything that was rotten in France at the time.

]]> By: Morriss Partee http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2306 Morriss Partee Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:27:53 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2306 Hi Chris, <br><br>I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like "when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet." Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message - we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use. Hi Chris,

I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like “when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet.” Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message – we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use.

]]> By: Morriss Partee http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-6222 Morriss Partee Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:27:53 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-6222 Hi Chris, <br><br>I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like "when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet." Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message - we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use. Hi Chris,

I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like “when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet.” Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message – we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use.

]]> By: Morriss Partee http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2299 Morriss Partee Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:27:53 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2299 Hi Chris, <br><br>I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like "when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet." Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message - we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use. Hi Chris,

I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like “when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet.” Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message – we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use.

]]> By: Morriss Partee http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2301 Morriss Partee Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:27:53 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2301 Hi Chris, <br><br>I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like "when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet." Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message - we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use. Hi Chris,

I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like “when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet.” Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message – we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use.

]]> By: Morriss Partee http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2303 Morriss Partee Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:27:53 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2303 Hi Chris, <br><br>I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like "when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet." Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message - we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use. Hi Chris,

I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like “when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet.” Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message – we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use.

]]> By: Morriss Partee http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2305 Morriss Partee Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:27:53 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2305 Hi Chris, <br><br>I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like "when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet." Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message - we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use. Hi Chris,

I don't know how much feedback you got on this analogy, but I agree with Susan it is ASTOUNDING! I really dig it, and here's why: We're used to hearing and saying things like “when I was a kid, pizza hadn't even been invented yet.” Your superhero analogy, brought those type of statement to life in a very immediate way, and is especially relevant to us today who grew up with superheroes. Fantastic job coming up with that. What a great message – we each have superhero powers now, it's up to us to put them to good use.

]]> By: Susan Cartier Liebel http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-6223 Susan Cartier Liebel Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:31:01 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-6223 Chris, this is a terrific observation. Ok. Not terrific. Pretty astounding. I will be referencing you, by the way, in a post on Monday regarding the use of social media. As far as teaching...well that's exactly what we are creating at Solo Practice University <a href="http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com</a>. Technology is pretty heady and in my own way I'm trying to do all that you've described above. Chris, this is a terrific observation. Ok. Not terrific. Pretty astounding. I will be referencing you, by the way, in a post on Monday regarding the use of social media. As far as teaching…well that's exactly what we are creating at Solo Practice University http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com. Technology is pretty heady and in my own way I'm trying to do all that you've described above.

]]> By: Susan Cartier Liebel http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2298 Susan Cartier Liebel Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:31:01 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2298 Chris, this is a terrific observation. Ok. Not terrific. Pretty astounding. I will be referencing you, by the way, in a post on Monday regarding the use of social media. As far as teaching...well that's exactly what we are creating at Solo Practice University <a href="http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com</a>. Technology is pretty heady and in my own way I'm trying to do all that you've described above. Chris, this is a terrific observation. Ok. Not terrific. Pretty astounding. I will be referencing you, by the way, in a post on Monday regarding the use of social media. As far as teaching…well that's exactly what we are creating at Solo Practice University http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com. Technology is pretty heady and in my own way I'm trying to do all that you've described above.

]]> By: Susan Cartier Liebel http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2300 Susan Cartier Liebel Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:31:01 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/22/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/#comment-2300 Chris, this is a terrific observation. Ok. Not terrific. Pretty astounding. I will be referencing you, by the way, in a post on Monday regarding the use of social media. As far as teaching...well that's exactly what we are creating at Solo Practice University <a href="http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com</a>. Technology is pretty heady and in my own way I'm trying to do all that you've described above. Chris, this is a terrific observation. Ok. Not terrific. Pretty astounding. I will be referencing you, by the way, in a post on Monday regarding the use of social media. As far as teaching…well that's exactly what we are creating at Solo Practice University http://solopracticeuniversity.tumblr.com. Technology is pretty heady and in my own way I'm trying to do all that you've described above.

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