10 Inspiring Quotes from NASA Astronauts

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“The view of Earth is absolutely spectacular, and the feeling of looking back and seeing your planet as a planet is just an amazing feeling. It’s a totally different perspective, and it makes you appreciate, actually, how fragile our existence is.” —Sally Ride

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“I think we’re going to the moon because it’s in the nature of the human being to face challenges. It’s by the nature of his deep inner soul… we’re required to do these things just as salmon swim upstream.” —Neil Armstrong

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“Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” —Dr. Mae Jemison

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“One truth I have discovered for sure: When you believe that all things are possible and you are willing to work hard to accomplish your goals, you can achieve the next ‘impossible’ dream. No dream is too high!” —Buzz Aldrin

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“What everyone in the astronaut corps shares in common is not gender or ethnic background, but motivation, perseverance, and desire— the desire to participate in a voyage of discovery.” —Ellen Ochoa

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“Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but by what your mind can imagine.” —Ellison Onizuka

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“You should find something you’re really passionate about and love. Because you’ll do your best at things your passionate about.” —Jan Davis

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“We are infinite beings with infinite possibilities.” — Bernard A. Harris Jr

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“Each of us all have that sense of exploration and a desire to continue to push the limits of what humans are capable of. And I think that is something that unites us.” —Jessica Watkins

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“As we leave the Moon… we leave as we came, and God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind.” —Gene Cernan