Quote #4

I believe that every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.

Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.

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  1. That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.
  2. Pilots take no special joy in walking. Pilots like flying.
  3. Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.
  4. I think we're going to the moon because it's in the nature of the human being to face challenges. It's by the nature of his deep inner soul…

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