--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Just so ya know, mate, superpowers come…" description: "\"“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..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ccc/yannis-karatsioris-61220_communication_just-so-ya-know-mate-superpowers-come-at_1571631.jpg" --- # 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…” quote by Yannis Karatsioris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ccc/yannis-karatsioris-61220_communication_just-so-ya-know-mate-superpowers-come-at_1571631.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ccc/yannis-karatsioris-61220_communication_just-so-ya-know-mate-superpowers-come-at_1571631.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ccc/yannis-karatsioris-61220_communication_just-so-ya-know-mate-superpowers-come-at_1571631.jpg) > ““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.”” [Yannis Karatsioris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yannis-karatsioris/) ## 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? 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