When we think of superheroes, we usually conjure up images to the likes of Spiderman and Captain America, and a lot of the reason as to why can be attributed to the works of Stan Lee. Stan Lee’s death has affected hundreds of millions of people worldwide, just as his tales of superhuman good-guys had done ever since the first comic book he published got printed in 1941. So what does a man so well accomplished and venerable have to say about life?
Let’s find out!
Top Seven Stan Lee Quotes:
7.
“I wanted them to be diverse. The whole underlying principle of the X-Men was to try to be an anti-bigotry story to show there’s good in every person.”
Stan Lee, born in 1922, has seen his fair share of the dark side of humanity, and unlike many authors, namely the likes of William Golding and his cadre of like-minded individuals, Stan Lee decided to spread the message of love and goodness through his work. This is from a man who has seen a heated World War, and a bitter Cold War. A man who has seen The Civil Rights movement, and the Vietnam War.
6.
“I used to be embarrassed because I was just a comic-book writer while other people were building bridges or going on to medical careers. And then I began to realize: entertainment is one of the most important things in people’s lives. Without it, they might go off the deep end. I feel that if you’re able to entertain people, you’re doing a good thing.”
This quote illustrates the nature of Stan Lee’s personality. Many today associate goodness with the actions that have very concrete and physical results, however helping people through tough times is seldom thought of to the same respect as building a new building is.
5.
“The more you read, the better you’re going to become as a storyteller.”
This quote deserves its spot on the list purely because of its sagacious nature. It is also good advice to anyone interested in writing. Reading is slowly becoming a lost media and many youths today are going to the TV screen for their source of interaction with the world outside their window sills.
4.
“A… definition of a hero is someone who is concerned about other people’s well-being and will go out of his or her way to help them—even if there is no chance of a reward. That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.”
This quote needs its place on the list because of its topical nature. Many individuals today only act out of self-interest, and it’s important to realize that acts of kindness may go a long way to improving one’s day, or even one’s life.
3.
“America is made of different races and different religions, but we’re all co-travellers on the spaceship Earth and must respect and help each other along the way.”
Another topical quote which deserves the third spot on this list. Stan Lee firmly believed that there was no place on this earth for bigotry and hatred of any kind, and his views are becoming ever more important in the 21st century as racial tensions are rising globally.
2.
“Life is never complete without its challenges”
This quote justifies its own place on this list. It is of utmost importance to know that the road to success is littered with bumps and curves and that the only way to go through life is by persevering and accepting the challenges head on!
1.
“You know, my motto is ‘Excelsior.’ That’s an old word that means ‘upward and onward to greater glory.’ It’s on the seal of the state of New York. Keep moving forward, and if it’s time to go, it’s time. Nothing lasts forever.”
This quote deserves its spot on the list because of its timeless nature. Any individual on this planet can connect with this quote, and truly shows the impact of Stan Lee on the modern audience. His positive outlook on life and people is an outlook seldom seen in our time, and thus highlights the importance of his message. It suffices to say that Mr. Stan Lee will be more than missed in the times to come. Excelsior.
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