There is very little doubt, in my mind, that what the next monumental achievement of humanity will be the first landing by an Earthling, a human being, on the planet Mars.

I think humans will reach Mars, and I would like to see it happen in my lifetime.

The biggest benefit of Apollo was the inspiration it gave to a growing generation to get into science and aerospace.

If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger.

No dream is too high for those with their eyes in the sky!

Exploration is wired into our brains. If we can see the horizon, we want to know what's beyond.

I still say, 'Shoot for the moon; you might get there.'

Knowledge of the past and an optimistic view of the present give you great opportunities.

Many say exploration is part of our destiny, but it's actually our duty to future generations and their quest to ensure the survival of the human species.

Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. I am the first man to piss his pants on the moon.

There may be aliens in our Milky Way galaxy, and there are billions of other galaxies. The probability is almost certain that there is life somewhere in space.

There is only one power greater than fear, and that is faith. Use your faith to move the mountains that are standing in your way today!

Enlighten every life with love to shine.

One of the things you learn about being married is that being with someone day in and day out can make you so comfortable that you risk losing your tact.

When the hounds of Spring are on winter's traces, The mother of months in meadow or plain Fills the shadows and windy places With lisp of leaves and ripple of rain.

Here's a foolproof method for keeping America safe. Always do the exact 180-degree opposite of whatever [Jimmy] Carter says, as quickly as possible.

I felt that I committed myself too much. I promised too much. But that way it's exciting.

It's such a cold night and it's the only time I've actively been grateful for menopause. I've been entirely comfortable.

Emigration, forced or chosen, across national frontiers or from village to metropolis, is the quintessential experience of our time.

I know now that the mythic monster I created was largely a fiction.

I like travelers, but I don't like tourists. The difference is that travelers don't shop and they don't play golf.