Just so ya know, mate, superpowers come at a cost." "What…
““Just so ya know, mate, superpowers come at a cost." "What superpowers are you-" "Oi, listen. D'ya know Pinocchio? The wooden lad. Yeah, his superpower was ta lie ta everyone about anythin' he saw fit. An' I think 'tis cool if y'ask me. But it had a cost, it did. His nose grew longer with every lie. Ha! Ya see?" "No, I don't." "We're reality's lies mate. An' there's a cost ta'r existence." -Robert Cassidy, on people with paranormal abilities.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Supernatural abilities bring hidden consequences, like lies that grow and damage reality.
In simple terms: Power has hidden costs.
Key Takeaway
Beware hidden costs of power.
Themes
responsibility
consequences
truth
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- team dynamics
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
ethics
paranormal abilities
cost of power
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden costs do you ignore?
- How do you balance power and responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Power can be misused without awareness.