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.

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.

I offer you what I have myPoverty

I didn't grow up a theatre kid, going to theatre camps. I played sports, and that was my main direction. But luckily, I never had to choose between sports and theatre.

Boiled down to its core, the truth is always a simple, solid thing

IN April 1882 my father died; and I was at once whirled out of my land of dreams into a very different sphere.

Man is too quick at forming conclusions.

Duke Wayne played a mean guy but never an anti-hero.

As far as I'm concerned, the happiest time of my life is now. There's a future and I can't wait to get to it.

USA has gone from Barney Fife to Barney Frank.

I wish I were dumber so I could be more certain about my opinions. It looks fun.

Mahoney: You have to live. Mr. Magorium: Darlin'...I have.