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Perhaps it is my job to offend some scientists. I'm not asking them to be reckless or unprofessional, but I do want to reinforce a sense of urgency.

— Christopher Reeve

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What makes Superman a hero is not that he has power, but that he has the wisdom and the maturity to use the power wisely.

Celebrities in Hell (2002)

Superman is nothing more than a popular retelling of the Christ story, or Greek mythology.

Caught in the Act : New York Actors Face to Face (1986)

So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.

I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. They are the real heroes, and so are the families and friends who have stood by them.

Still Me (1999)

The key word for me on him is "inspiration." He is a leader by inspiration. He sets an example.

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