Steve Gleason Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“It's pretty simple for me; I believe all people are created equal, regardless of their sexuality. To promote respect and acceptance is an important role for NFL players and the NFLPA.”

“The film 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly,' based the book of the same name, has a line that enlightens and comforts me. The protagonist, who has lost all ability to move except one eye, discusses his role as a father. He notes, 'Even a fraction of a father is still a father.'”

“I believe happiness is a choice. Some days it is a very difficult choice.”

“Many ALS patients end up fading away quietly and dying. For me, this was not OK. I did not want to fade away quietly.”

“To have a statue of you up 100 years from now at the Superdome, I think that's amazing.”

“ALS does not affect cognitive process. Stephen Hawking, one of smartest people on the planet, has ALS. It rarely affects the eyes. It doesn't affect senses like hearing, taste and touch.”

“I think about death all the time. I think that's a good thing because we're all going to die, and the only thing we can control is how we are and what we're doing in the meantime.”