Masters of the Universe Morality
by Ramanan Sivaranjan on October 13, 2015
Thanks to the hard working people at Wikipedia we have the following life lessons from He-Man:
- Man-at-Arms tells viewers they’ll all make mistakes, but to “try, try again” and remain confident.
- Orko tells viewers some strangers are dangerous, so never accept gifts from or talk to any.
- Man-at-Arms tells viewers He-Man’s brain helped more than his muscles in that problem, and that brains can and should be exercised.
- He-Man tells viewers to be cautious, whether or not a public safety official is around.
- Teela tells viewers caring adoptive parents deserve the same love caring biological parents get.
- Man-at-Arms tells viewers to first consider whether any practical jokes they play on friends may cause accidental serious injury.
- Orko tells viewers animals should not be treated as tools, but with kindness and respect.
- He-Man tells viewers drugs can not make their problems go away, and will often cause more.
- Teela tells viewers to admit their mistakes rather than lying to cover them up.
- Teela tells viewers they should question everything that does not seem right, but “Don’t judge a book by its cover”.
- Teela tells viewers they should obey their parents, who have their best interests at heart when disallowing fun things.
- Teela tell viewers to check with a doctor before physical exercise, and to start off slow.
- He-Man tells viewers courage is not so much about braving danger as it is about sticking to personal principles in times of temptation.
- Orko tells viewers to not eat any strange fruit they find, no matter how alluring, as it might be poisonous.
- Adam tells viewers to share big problems with someone who cares, rather than feeling ashamed to ask for help.
- Adam tells viewers money can make others act nicely toward them, but it can not buy a true friend.
- Zodac tells viewers to protect their ecosystem from wasteful and dangerous pollution.
- He-Man reminds viewers what Prince Adam said after “Daimar the Demon”; if a problem is too much, ask for help from someone you trust.
- He-Man tell viewers attention seeking attracts a bad kind of attention, while being polite and helpful makes people like you.
- Teela tells viewers music can help them feel better, and suggests singing, humming or whistling when sad.
- Teela tells viewers they may get away with a bad deed for a while, but it will eventually be punished.
- Teela tells viewers cooperation makes a job easier, and by respecting others’ contrary opinions, they may learn something.
- Man-at-Arms tell viewers to resist the impulse to do something their wiser parent says is dangerous.
- Orko tells viewers to appreciate the greatest magic of all during their daily life, which is life itself.
- He-Man tell viewers anyone can change their bad habits, and the first step is telling themselves, “I can.”
- Orko tells viewers parental love is the strongest love there is, and suggests telling their parents “I love you”.
- Orko tells viewers to have three meals each day, and to not overeat.
- He-Man tells viewers books are a viable entertainment alternative to television.
- Man-at-Arms tells viewers they owe much to the adventurers through history, bravely facing unknown dangers so we may follow safely.
- Sorceress tells viewers they all have the Starchild’s invisible power to bring people together; it is called love and is invoked through being kind and gentle.
- Teela tells viewers to respect trees along with all life, and be a happier person for it.
- Orko tells viewers to avoid heavy eating or exercise before sleep, which should be at the same time each day.
- Zodac tells viewers it is just as important to know when to use great power as when to not.
- Orko tells viewers to admit their mistakes and deal with them, rather than run away.
- He-Man tells viewers to enjoy nature, but to leave things where they are.
- He-Man tell viewers of the Magna Carta, which they praise as the first step toward social equality, or “the way it should be”.
- Man tells viewers that while headbutting walls and doors looks like fun, it is actually quite dangerous.
- Adam tells viewers to stay out of abandoned buildings, where they could be hurt or trapped.
- Orko tell viewers repetition and rehearsal are key to remembering things like lines.
- Man-At-Arms tell viewers to honor their promises, to say what they mean and mean what they say.
- Orko tells viewers they do not need talent or possessions, they are special just for being themselves and real friends will know it.
- Teela tells viewers nightmares are no more real than fairy tales, and suggests talking about them with someone.
- He-Man tells viewers museums are storehouses of knowledge, and knowledge is a power more precious than gold or jewels.
- Teela tells viewers fear is a common and natural warning of danger, and to heed it without shame or guilt.
- Man-at-Arms tell viewers that accepting responsibility can instantly turn a boy to a man.
- He-Man tells viewers not to blindly follow orders from leaders who may be irresponsibly selfish, but consider what is right and wrong for themselves.
- Man-at-Arms tells viewers to judge people on their behaviour, not their appearance.
- Man-at-Arms tells viewers to accept and learn from their mistakes, rather than beat themselves up about them.
- Orko tells viewers carelessness is dangerous, and to “play it safe”.
- He-Man tells viewers to not let the spirit of competition lead to injuries or anger in games, and to “play it safe”.
- Teela tells viewers beauty is skin deep, that ugly people are often the “most beautiful to know” and those who look beautiful can be ugly inside.
- He-Man tells viewers a symbol like a sword can’t make a leader, but intelligence, respect for others and an unselfish desire to do good can.
- Adam tells viewers historical figures were once real people, like them.
- He-Man tells viewers the threat of drowning is very real, and to never swim alone.
- He-Man tells viewers it takes more courage to not fight when someone calls them a coward.
- Orko tells viewers to not boast when playing games, to be a good winner and a good loser.
- He-Man tells viewers everybody deserves a second chance, but if they keep getting into trouble, they might not be worth keeping around.
- Teela tells viewers than being calm and reasonable during arguments, rather than angry, is the best way to solve a problem.
- Teela tells viewers their parents are their best friends, since they help and care through illness and other bad times.
- Orko tells viewers to not fear others for looking different, but to appreciate their thoughts and actions.
- Adam tell viewers to not discriminate by race or religion, rather by actions.
- Orko tell viewers patience can keep them from rushing into trouble.
- Teela tells viewers to accept responsibility for their mistakes, and not shift the blame onto others.
- again tell viewers “Don’t judge a book by its cover”.
- Teela tell viewers the “Golden Rule” of treating others the way you’d like them to treat you.
- Orko tells viewers to ask for help with their problems, rather than just feeling sorry for themselves.
- Orko tell viewers there are vast quantities and varieties of entertainment and information in books.
- He-Man tells viewers to help their fellow humans when they see a problem too big for one alone.
- Teela tell viewers that, while human progress will inevitably destroy many trees, it is important to leave some areas of wilderness for everyone to enjoy.
- Fisto tells viewers to lend a hand when they see others struggling with a task, and to not be too proud to ask for the same.
- Teela tell viewers meeting responsibilities for a workload breeds dependability, the “first step to becoming a winner”.
- Orko tells viewers to not discount old people, who often have much wisdom to combine with the vitality of youth, resulting in a better time for everyone.
- He-Man tells viewers everyone makes mistakes, and everyone deserves a second chance (as he did in “The Golden Discs of Knowledge”).
- He-Man tells viewers treating an animal with respect and kindness is far more fun than forcing it to fight.
- Man tell viewers to keep calm in arguments with friends, lest they say something hurtful they’ll later regret.
- Man-at-Arms tell viewers the best and quickest way to end a battle is an act of compassion, not of revenge.
- Teela tells viewers to not “let a few bad apples spoil the bunch”; that is, not blame or judge a group of people for an individual member’s actions.
- Man-At-Arms tell viewers play is just as important as work, but to always consider the safety rules of any game.
- Cringer tell viewers to trust their instincts, whether feeling fear or courage.
- Teela tell viewers a good idea can come from an unexpected place, so to keep an open mind.
- He-Man tells viewers fears which might be called phobias can often be healthy and normal deterrents from dangers like fire, water or heights.
- Adam tells viewers accepting a dare is oten a foolish path to trouble, and they should do what they feel is right, regardless of peer pressure.
- Orko tells viewers a lie not only hurts others, but themselves; lying to cover lies and forgetting which were already told makes a small lie into a big one.
- Adam tells viewers cooperation can make a tedious or impossible task much easier and even fun.
- Teela tells viewers to let those who’ve been kind and helpful to them know how much that means.
- Squinch tells viewers their maximum level of ability isn’t as important as their effort to work at that level.
- Teela tells viewers to consider the victim’s safety and feelings before playing a practical joke.
- Orko tells viewers to not take a rumor about someone at face value, and ask for their side of the story before judging.
- Teela tells viewers to not jump to conclusions; a somewhat bird-like creature lands on her shoulder and repeats this twice.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers not to touch or especially ingest anything labeled with a face like Skeletor’s; just like Skeletor, they spell bad news.
- He-Man tells viewers books are the closest thing they have to a working time machine, while holding three fiction books: Moby Dick, Huckleberry Finn and The Time Machine.
- Orko tells viewers those with living grandparents are especially lucky.
- Orko tell viewers if they practice hard at anything they want to do well, the results will eventually surprise them.
- Orko tell viewers revenge just leads to more revenge, and to forgive rather than continue the cycle.
- He-Man tells viewers to treat envy not with theft, but by asking politely to share; they might even make a friend.
- Orko tell viewers their parents punish them to teach right from wrong, not because they like it.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers imagination and intelligence are more wonderful than physical strength, and to exercise their brains along with their muscles.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers to listen to their conscience, and if they’re still confused after that, ask someone they trust.
- Adam tells viewers to not gamble with things that aren’t theirs.
- Man-at-Arms tells viewers to not feel bad for failure, as long as they did the best job they could do.
- Orko tells viewers not to make up stories or exaggerate, lest nobody trust even their true stories.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers to generally be safe, and specifically, to wear a seat belt and not play with fire.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers there is no such thing as absolute good or evil in any group. Orko suggests judging people on their actions, more than appearance or even words.
- Teela tells viewers drugs can make them sick, dead or dangerous, and to check with someone they love before taking any.
- Teela tells viewers there’s often no time to think about helping a friend, they just have to do it; it may come back to them in an unexpected reward.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers to be good winners, showing mercy and respect to defeated opponents.
- He-Man tells viewers of the unstoppable progression of time and its effect of change.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers to resist gluttony and greed.
- Orko tell viewers sometimes fairy tales come true. The king says acting beautiful matters more than looking ugly.
- Orko tells viewers to leave potentially dangerous practical jokes to the pros, like him.
- Marlena tells viewers helping others helps themselves, by making them feel good.
- Orko tell viewers not to exaggerate in anecdotes, as it can lead to wildly inaccurate gossip and difficulty in discerning truth.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers that people with different abilities can combine them into an ability greater than the sum of its parts, and this can make many jobs much easier.
- Teela tells viewers to be careful when running or climbing, and that it’s more important to get somewhere at all than get there fast.
- Adam tells viewers it’s fun to lose and to pretend, but that there’s a line between make-believe and outright lying they shouldn’t cross.
- Orko tell viewers not to take gifts from strangers, or keep any secrets they ask you to keep from parents.
- Teela tells viewers violence isn’t the best answer to any problem, as it only causes more problems.
- He-Man tells viewers doing chores keeps a house running smoothly, even if they seem pointless or boring.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers they can’t win if they don’t try, so to keep persisting even when it looks hopeless.
- Ricky tells viewers that having an genuine interest in something makes it seem less like work.
- Man-At-Arms tells viewers to weigh out all the evidence and consider the sources before jumping to conclusions.
There are 124 episodes of He-Man, sadly three were missing lessons. I was planning on concluding my session re-caps with words of wisdom from He-Man.
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