LIFE AFFIRMING WORDS FROM UNCLE BEN AND AUNT MAY IN THE VARIOUS SPIDER-MAN FILMS

'SPIDER-MAN (2002) 'Peter... these are the years when a man changes into the man he's gonna become for the rest of his life. Just be careful who you change into.' - Uncle Ben 'This guy, Flash Thompson, he probably deserved what happened. But just because you can beat him up doesn't give you the right to. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility' - Uncle Ben SPIDER-MAN (2004) 'I believe there's a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams.' - Aunt May 'Peter, all the times we've talked of honesty, fairness, justice, out of those times I counted on you to have the courage to take those dreams out into the world.' - Uncle Ben SPIDER-MAN (2007) 'I don't think it's for us to say whether a person deserves to live or die.' - Aunt May

Uncle Ben meant the world to us. But he wouldn't want us living one second with revenge in our hearts. It's like a poison. It can take you over. Before you know it, turn us into something ugly.' - Aunt May AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2012) 'Ever since you were a little boy, you've been living with so many unresolved things. Well, take it from an old man. Those things send us down a road... they make us who we are. And if anyone's destined for greatness, it's you, son. You owe the world your gifts.' - Uncle Ben Peter? I know things have been difficult lately and I'm sorry about that. I think I know what you're feeling. Ever since you were a little boy, you've been living with so many unresolved things. Well, take it from an old man. Those things send us down a road... they make us who we are. And if anyone's destined for greatness, it's you, son. You owe the world your gifts. You just have to figure out how to use them and know that wherever they take you, we'll always be here. So, come on home, Peter. You're my hero... and I love you' - Uncle Ben 'Peter Parker, if there's one thing you are, it's good. Anyone has a problem with that can talk to me.' - Aunt May AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2014) 'The truth is your parents left you here on our doorstep... And who else was going to care for you and protect you and worry about you? Your father? No, I was the one who wiped your nose, and made you brush your teeth and do your homework... As far as I'm concerned, you're my boy.' - Aunt May SPIDER-MAN NO WAY HOME (2021) 'You did the right thing. It's okay. People would have died. If you didn't help them, they would have died.' - Aunt May SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY (2026) 'You are a really special person. And I would hope that that will make you feel really great about yourself, but I know sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you'll be really lonely. And sometimes, because you're special, people can do dark and monstrous things to you. But this is what I want you to know: You're beautiful, and the people who love you, they love you not because you're special, we love you because you're you. Remember that even when it feels like you're totally alone. That's your deepest responsibility. Never forget that, no matter how powerful you become.' - Aunt May