Christopher Reeve

“At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.”

“Some people are walking around with full use of their bodies and they're more paralyzed than I am.”

“I learned years ago to come to terms with having so much done for me by others.”

“I have more awareness of other people and, I hope, more sensitivity to their needs. I also find that I'm more direct and outspoken.”

“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.”

“You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile.”

“I've still never had a dream that I'm disabled. Never.”

“I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness.”

“You've got to give more than you take.”

“Even though I don't personally believe in the Lord, I try to behave as though He was watching.”

“A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway.”

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

“It's defeatist to harp on what might have been, and yet, it's hard to resist considering what might have been.”

“We live in a time when the words impossible and unsolvable are no longer part of the scientific community's vocabulary. Each day we move closer to trials that will not just minimize the symptoms of disease and injury but eliminate them.”

“I am optimistic. But I also know that, with time, I'm beginning to fight issues of aging as well as long-term paralysis.”

“It's important to me to say what I really mean.”

“To be able to feel the lightest touch really is a gift.”

“Once you choose hope, anything's possible.”

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

“Don't give up. Don't lose hope. Don't sell out.”