“Because of research, the nature of medicine is changing.”

— Christopher Reeve, Testimony on National Institutes of Health funding, 1997

About Christopher Reeve

1952 – 2004

American actor and disability-rights activist, best known for playing Superman.

“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”

“Money spent on research brings practical results that absolutely justify the investment.”

“We must not stop this progress because we are unwilling to commit enough money to get the job done.”

“Let whatever appears to be the best be to you an inviolable law.”

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

“All that glisters is not gold.”

“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”

“And one man in his time plays many parts.”

“Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.”