Great power Quote by Tom Angleberger
“Didn't Gandalf say "With great power comes great responsibility"? (If it wasn't Gandalf, maybe it was Thomas Jefferson. Or Spider-Man's uncle.)”
About This Quote
Great power carries responsibility; this moral principle appears across literature and pop culture.
In simple terms: Power requires responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Act responsibly when influential.
Themes
responsibility
power
ethics
heroism
Mood
thoughtful
serious
inspirational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- parenting
- community service
Key Concepts
moral duty
social accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “great” power?
- How to prioritize responsibilities?
A Different Perspective
Responsibility can be ambiguous in complex situations.
![“For me, the future was a complete paradox. One one hand [..] teachers were pushing that 'know what you want to do for the rest of your life' attitude. Yet, on the other hand I wanted to stay a kid. Parents and teachers were so intimidating when they talked about the 'real world' and taxes and…” quote by Ryan Smithson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/476/ryan-smithson-36758_parents-and-teachers_for-me-the-future-was-a-complete-paradox_460047.jpg)
