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.
Self-esteem starts out as a personal blessing, but it becomes nothing less than an evolutionary force.
Money is not worth dying for. I know, because years ago, while nearly a million dollars in debt, suicide was an option. Rather than run, rich dad suggested I write down all the mistakes I made and then seek help. If I made accounting mistakes, I talked to an accountant. If there was a legal mistake, I talked to an attorney. That was my way out. That is how I got smarter.
When ideas fail, words come in very handy.
We are too apt to love praise, but not to deserve it.
Habit simplifies our movements, makes them accurate, and diminishes fatigue.
Try not to become disappointed if someone doesn't like a story you've written. Stick up for your ideas, but listen to what other people say, too. They might have good advice.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.