I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
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Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Archival film clip reproduced in CNN Newsroom, February 2, 2025, 18:50; Complete sentence attributed to Reeve in the broadcaster’s transcript of his recorded voice. This is the actor speaking about his changed definition of heroism, not Superman dialogue. Date is rebroadcast, not original recording.
- Archival film clip reproduced in CNN Newsroom, February 2, 2025, 18:50
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