“Sitting in a chair for more than 4 years now has given me plenty of time to think about many of the distorted and irrational values in our society.”

— Christopher Reeve, Remarks at the National Press Club, December 1, 1999

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.”

“The young have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations.”

“The long, dull monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather.”

“My hair is grey, but not with years, nor grew it white in a single night, as men's have grown from sudden fears.”

“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift.”

“It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.”

“Would Time but await the close of our favorite follies, we should all be young men, all of us, and until Doom's Day.”