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“The more power that we have, the less human we are.”

Quote by Joss Whedon

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Joss Whedon, born on June 23, 1964, is a renowned American screenwriter. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound character development, with notable contributions to series like 'The Avengers' franchise, 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', and 'Big Hero 6'. more

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