[The Moon] was a sobering sight, but it didn't have the impact on me, at least, as the view of the Earth did.

I think the one overwhelming emotion that we had was when we saw the Earth rising in the distance over the lunar landscape - it makes us realize that we all do exist on one small globe. For from 230,000 miles away, it really is a small planet.

We have to earn our Wings every day.

A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill.

Capitalism without bankruptcy is like Christianity without hell.

Astronauts: space activists.

Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.