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. From an acting point of view, that's how I approached the part.
Interpretation
Superman's heroism comes from his wise use of power, not just the power itself.
The essence of heroism, as expressed by Christopher Reeve, lies not merely in possessing extraordinary abilities but in the wisdom and maturity to wield those powers responsibly. This perspective emphasizes the importance of character and ethical judgment in defining what it truly means to be a hero, highlighting that heroism is as much about the choices one makes as it is about the capabilities one has.
In practice
In a motivational speech about leadership qualities.
I think we all have a little voice inside us that will guide us. It may be God, I don't know. But I think that if we shut out all the noise and clutter from our lives and listen to that voice, it will tell us the right thing to do.
Either you vegetate and look out a window, or activate and try to effect change.
Once you choose hope, anything's possible
Nothing of any consequence happens unless people get behind an idea. It begins with an individual and they share the idea with more individuals-and eventually it becomes a movement.
Success is not about money and power. Real success is about relationships. There's no point in making $50 million a year if your teenager thinks you're a jerk and you spend no time with your wife.
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.
Would that the simple maxim, that honesty is the best policy, might be laid to heart; that a sense of the true aim of life might elevate the tone of politics and trade till public and private honor become identical.
Eat bitter, taste sweet," Frank said. "I hate that proverb." "But it's true. What do they call it these days---no pain, no gain? Same concept. You do the easy thing, the appealing thing, the peaceful thing, mostly it turns out sour in the end. But if you take the hard path---ah, that's how you reap the sweet rewards. Duty. Sacrifice. They mean something.
In this world of numbness and information overload, the ability to feel, my boy, is a rare gift indeed.
You can judge the quality of their faith from the way they behave. Discipline is an index to doctrine.
Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted.
Always define WHAT you want to do with your life and WHAT you have to offer to the world, in terms of your favorite talents/gifts/skills-not in terms of a job-title.
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