There, put it right for you.
Much as I admire the man, we have all said stupid things and he's not immune.
One of sensible things he has said is, YGWMV.
Your game world (or Glorantha or whatever) may vary. Game balance or lack of it, is entirely up to you.
And BRP or runequest does both very well, and as has already been stated, it was talking about a superheros game.