I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. —Christopher Reeve
“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”

Christopher Reeve ACTOR, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, AND WRITER; BEST KNOWN FOR HIS ROLE AS SUPERMAN

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Dorrise G, Baker AUGUST 6, 2020
This sounds like The Late Honorable John Lewis.
The Breeze from Ellijay ga AUGUST 4, 2020
A good man once said"a hero is someone who is afraid and still saddles up
Anonymous AUGUST 3, 2020
Very good quote.
Anonymous AUGUST 3, 2020
Enjoy you are my hero
Anonymous MAY 22, 2017
Absoutly love it
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