We went to the Moon as technicians; we returned as humanitarians.
Edgar MitchellRead
We all know that UFOs are real. All we need to ask is where do they come from, and what do they want?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that while the existence of UFOs is accepted, understanding their origins and intentions is crucial.
Edgar Mitchell's quote reflects a common curiosity about unidentified flying objects (UFOs), acknowledging their reality while emphasizing humanity's need to explore deeper questions regarding their origin and purpose. It implies that merely recognizing their existence is not enough; we should also pursue knowledge about them to understand the broader implications of such phenomena in relation to our place in the universe.
Themes
UfosCuriosityExistencePhenomenaMystery
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about extraterrestrial life at a science conference.
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You develop an instant global consciousness, a people orientation, an intense dissatisfaction with the state of the world, and a compulsion to do something about it. From out there on the moon, international politics looks so petty.
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