The actor gave a speech at the art museum steps he made famous in 1976’s “Rocky.”

The actor called the residents of Philadelphia the true heroes in a speech delivered from the famed steps.

But the real victory is never giving up and going the distance for yourself and your loved ones.

President and CEO, Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation Kathryn Ott Lovell, actor/filmmaker Sylvester Stallone, Philadelphia City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. and City of Philadelphia Representative Sheila Hess are seen during the grand opening of the ‘Rocky Shop’ as the City of Philadelphia

Sylvester Stallone returns to Philadelphia for inaugural Rocky Day on Sunday, Dec. 3.Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images

Standing at the top, you are reminded that all things are possible.

The sports drama won three Academy Awards at the 1977 ceremony, including Best Picture.

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An interaction between Stallone and a pint-size fan has also gone viral.

ROCKY, Sylvester Stallone, 1976.

Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky’.Everett Collection

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