William Moulton Marston
Wonder Woman is the notable work most closely associated with William Moulton Marston, a comic book character he created as a writer working in the English language. Marston's contribution to the comics medium was recognized with the Will Eisner Hall of Fame award, one of the honors attached to his name in the historical record.
Marston was born on May 9, 1893, in Saugus, and was educated at Harvard University. His professional life encompassed several distinct roles: he worked as a psychologist, a writer, a screenwriter, and a comics writer, making him an unusually varied figure among those who contributed to the development of the comics form. He was a citizen of the United States throughout his career.
Marston died on May 2, 1947, in Rye. The Library of Congress catalogs him under the authorized label "Marston, William Moulton, 1893–1947," a designation that places his work within the formal record of American cultural production. The Will Eisner Hall of Fame award he received stands as a concrete marker of his recognized standing in the history of comics writing.
Quotes by William Moulton Marston
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Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength, and power. Not wanting to be girls, they don’t want to be tender, submissive, peace-loving as good women are. Women’s strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman.
As lovely as Aphrodite – as wise as Athena – with the speed of Mercury and the strength of Hercules – she is known only as Wonder Woman.
Besides the practical knowledge which defeat offers, there are important personality profits to be taken.
And now we turn to another blank page. A future standing before us like freshly fallen snow. Awaiting that first mark, that first step forward. A new journey to be started. A new promise to be fulfilled. A new page to be written. Go forth unto this waiting world with pen in hand, all you young scribes, the open book awaits. Be creative. Be adventurous. Be original. And above all else, be young. For youth is your greatest weapon, your greatest tool. Use it wisely.
Women’s strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman.
Comics speak, without qualm or sophistication, to the innermost ears of the wishful self. The response is like that of a thirsty traveler who suddenly finds water in the desert – he drinks to satiation.
Comics speak, without qualm or sophistication, to the innermost ears of the wishful self. The response is like that of a thirsty traveler who suddenly finds water in the desert - he drinks to satiation.
Frankly, Wonder Woman is psychological propaganda for the new type of woman who should, I believe, rule the world.
If there is any single factor that makes for success in living, it is the ability to draw dividends from defeat.