An end of something means the beginning of something else, and I don't think that something else is going to be the death of the manned space program.

As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.

The most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel.

To sit back and let fate play its hand out and never influence it is not the way man was meant to operate.

We have an infinite amount to learn both from nature and from each other.

I don't know what you could say about a day in which you have seen four beautiful sunsets.

There are times when you devote yourself to a higher cause than personal safety.

I suppose the one quality in an astronaut more powerful than any other is curiosity. They have to get some place nobody's ever been.

Too many people, when they get old, think that they have to live by the calendar.

Zero G and I feel fine.

I am a stranger. I come in peace. Take me to your leader and there will be a massive reward for you in eternity.

Your mum pounced on her and started sucking away. Would’ve been arousing if not for all the screaming.”“Ian, ” Bones drew out warningly.He grinned. “You’re right. I was aroused anyway.

Know yourselves- be infertile and let the earth be silent after ye.

[Napoleon has now] surpassed...Alexander & Caesar, not to mention the great advantage he has over them in the Cause he fights in.

Writing is not an amusing occupation. It is a combination of ditch-digging, mountain-climbing, treadmill and childbirth.

To subjugate another is to subjugate yourself.

Put down the pen someone else gave you. No one ever drafted a life worth living on borrowed ink.

Why do you need a voice when you have a verse?

I have always been inspired by the American peace movement because it is operating in a very hard and militarist environment.

Under that heart of stone beat muscles of pure flint.

My main purpose in life is to make money so I can afford to go on creating more inventions.