But when I wasn't working, I was usually at a window looking down at Earth.
Sally RideRead
I would like to be remembered as someone who was not afraid to do what she wanted to do, and as someone who took risks along the way in order to achieve her goals.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of courage and risk-taking in pursuing one's dreams.
Sally Ride highlights the significance of being true to oneself and the value of taking risks to achieve personal goals. This reflects a mindset where one prioritizes their aspirations over fear, suggesting that legacy is built on actions taken in the pursuit of one's passions.
Themes
CourageRiskGoalsAspirationLegacy
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to encourage students to take bold steps in their futures.
More from Sally Ride
All quotes →When the space shuttle's engines cut off, and you're finally in space, in orbit, weightless... I remember unstrapping from my seat, floating over to the window, and that's when I got my first view of Earth. Just a spectacular view, and a chance to see our planet as a planet.
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All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.
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I did not come to NASA to make history.
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Yes, I did feel a special responsibility to be the first American woman in space.
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Even though NASA tries to simulate launch, and we practice in simulators, it's not the same - it's not even close to the same.
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