“Our Government is supposed to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people.”

— Christopher Reeve, Testimony in favor of funding human cloning experiments, 2002

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.”

“If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.”

“A little flesh, a little breath, and a Reason to rule all—that is myself.”

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, but your government only when it deserves it.”

“The one duty we owe to history is to rewrite it.”

“We live in a country where the people own the Government and not in a country where the Government owns the people.”

“Where there is great power there is great responsibility.”