I'd like to say I was smart enough to finish six grades in five years, but I think perhaps the teacher was just glad to get rid of me.

Obviously I was challenged by becoming a Naval aviator, by landing aboard aircraft carriers and so on.

It's a very sobering feeling to be up in space and realize that one's safety factor was determined by the lowest bidder on a government contract.

When I first looked back at the Earth, standing on the Moon I cried

The fact that every part of this ship was built by the low bidder.

Why don't you light that candle ?

You may not have any extra talent, but maybe you are just paying more attention to what you are doing.

I just wanted to be the first one to fly for America, not because I'd end up in the pages of history books.

I didn't mind studying. Obviously math and the physical science subjects interested me more than some of the more artistic subjects, but I think I was a pretty good student.

Got more dirt than ball. Here we go again.

We're going to see passengers in space stations in 15 years, who will be able to buy a ticket and spend a weekend in space.

What do you think Dimitri? Is this a good idea, Dimitri? Please give us your blessing so that we can fall down and worship you, Dimitri.

Basic trigonometric properties put forth by Muslim mathematicians serve as basis for how GPS systems work today

Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.

There are worse things than a lie and there are better things than the truth!

Truth is the most powerful force on earth because it cannot be changed.

Child and serpent, star and stone — all one.

I adore themes of hope and courage and the ways we find meaning through suffering.

Take responsiblilty for yourself because no one's going to take responsibility for you.

I like to address the fears of my culture. I believe it's good to face the enemy, for the enemy is fear.