We can either watch life from the sidelines, or actively participate... Either we let self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy prevent us from realising our potential, or embrace the fact that when we turn our attention away from ourselves, our potential is limitless.

I have no bones to pick and no fight with society. And I'm willing to be and interested in being in the mainstream of society.

You've got to give more than you take.

I gradually stopped wondering, ‘What life do I have?' and began to consider, ‘What life can I build?

When the first Superman movie came out, I gave dozens of interviews to promote it. The most frequent question was: What is a hero? My answer was that a hero is someone who commits a courageous action without considering the consequences. Now my definition is completely different. I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

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

We all have many more abilities and internal resources than we know. My advice is that you don't need to break your neck to find out about them.