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

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.

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.

You know, old folks can have dreams, too, as well as young folks, and then work toward them. And to have a dream like this come true for me is just a terrific experience.

Maybe the reason faith is called faith is because seeing doesn’t lead to belief, but belief transforms the way we see.

Complexity mumbles. Simplicity speaks

People got insights into what was bothering them, but they hardly did a damn thing to change.

Well, yeah, sometimes I get a little too creative.

I always felt a little worm inside me: 'Now you need to write a novel with a woman protagonist.

Bear in mind that parts of the score may be devoid of direct musical relevance.

I apologize to the women I’ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives.

In bridge clubs and in councils of state, the passions are the same.

If you don't want a man unhappy politically, don't give him two sides to a question to worry him; give him one. Better yet, give him none.

Always be doing something worthwhile; then the devil will always find you busy.