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.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Space travel expands knowledge which yields future benefits.
- In plain terms
- Space travel gives knowledge that will pay off later.
- What can you take from it?
- Knowledge from space pays off later.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What knowledge is worth investing in?
- How do you value future gains?
Another view
Benefits are not guaranteed or immediate.
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