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

About Christopher Reeve

1952 – 2004

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

“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.”

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

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“If you're going through hell, keep going.”

“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.”

“Never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.”

“The best way out is always through.”

“Know how sublime a thing it is to suffer and be strong.”

Attribution note: Source disputed or unverified.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”