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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The greatest gain from space travel consists in the extension of our knowledge. In a hundred years this newly won knowledge will pay huge and unexpected dividends.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Space travel enhances our understanding of the universe, leading to future benefits.
Wernher Von Braun emphasizes that the primary benefit of space travel is the expansion of human knowledge. He predicts that this knowledge, although it may not provide immediate rewards, will yield significant and surprising benefits for humanity in the future, highlighting the long-term value of scientific exploration and discovery.
Themes
Space TravelKnowledgeScienceDiscoveryFuture Benefits
In practice
Example use cases
During a keynote speech about innovation, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of scientific exploration.
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