The superhero genre speaks to a vast swath of humanity these days, and studios are in the business of constantly renewing their money-printing licenses. I sense we're nearing a saturation point with some of these icons, where it becomes more about the action figures and Happy Meals than it does the mythological heartbeat of the core ideas. Mark Frost actionbusinessconstantly share on social
The superhero is a really popular figure in the West. In Asia or Korea, the young viewers are amused by the figure, but it is not really so sensational. Bong Joon-ho amuseasiafigure Change image and share on social
The superhighway of celebrity and showmanship is filled with debris. Douglas Brinkley celebritydebrisfill Change image and share on social
The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby. John Milton acquaintantiquitycharacter Change image and share on social
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action. Confucius actactionman Change image and share on social
The superior man blames himself. The inferior man blames others. Don Shula blameinferiorman Change image and share on social
The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it. Confucius actcleavecontrary Change image and share on social
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has. Confucius abilitydistressfact Change image and share on social
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. Confucius actionexceedman Change image and share on social