Crash programs fail because they are based on theory that, with nine women pregnant, you can get a baby in a month.
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Development of the space station is as inevitable as the rising of the sun; man has already poked his nose into space and he is not likely to pull it back . . . . There can be no thought of finishing, for aiming at the stars-both literally and figuratively-is the work of generations, and no matter how much progress one makes, there is always the thrill of just beginning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The exploration of space is a long-term endeavor that will continue to evolve over generations.
Wernher Von Braun emphasizes that humanity's journey into space is a continuous process that is as natural and certain as the rising sun. He conveys that our pursuit of knowledge and exploration, whether literal or metaphorical, is a never-ending journey filled with excitement and new beginnings, indicating that each generation contributes to this grand quest without ever reaching a final destination.
Themes
SpaceExplorationProgressGenerationsInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of scientific research.
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