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

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

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.

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.

Pain is inevitable. Misery is a choice.

All the scientists who are working on solving the problem of curing paralysis say that it won't do you any good if you don't keep your body in shape.

I remember telling a neurosurgeon, "Don't give me too much information, because at the moment my ignorance is my best asset."