I think a mentor gets a lot of satisfaction in a couple of ways. They're doing something constructive, so they feel good about that. And when they see the results of this, with the young people they're working with, it's very, very rewarding.
By its very definition, civic responsibility means taking a healthy role in the life of one's community. That means that classroom lessons should be … - John Glenn
By its very definition, civic responsibility means taking a healthy role in the life of one's community. That means that classroom lessons should be …
- John Glenn
As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder. - John Glenn
As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.
A lot of people ask...why a man is willing to risk... Well, we've got to do it. We're going into an age of exploration that will be bigger than anyth… - John Glenn
A lot of people ask...why a man is willing to risk... Well, we've got to do it. We're going into an age of exploration that will be bigger than anyth…
I don't know what you could say about a day in which you have seen four beautiful sunsets. - John Glenn
I don't know what you could say about a day in which you have seen four beautiful sunsets.
When others kid me about being bald, I simply tell them that the way I figure it, the good Lord only gave men so many hormones, and if others want to… - John Glenn
When others kid me about being bald, I simply tell them that the way I figure it, the good Lord only gave men so many hormones, and if others want to…
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. - John Glenn
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.
There are times when you devote yourself to a higher cause than personal safety. - John Glenn
There are times when you devote yourself to a higher cause than personal safety.
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… - John Glenn
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…
We have an infinite amount to learn both from nature and from each other. - John Glenn
We have an infinite amount to learn both from nature and from each other.
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