Michael Collins Quotes

5 quotes from 5 authors

A few thoughts illuminate Michael Collins, the astronaut who stayed in orbit while his teammates walked on the Moon. The excerpts praise his quiet heroism and note his commitment to education. Readers intrigued often explore richer collections on Apollo history, space exploration, or other pioneering astronauts.

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“When Mrs. Byrne isn’t around, Mr. Byrne is friendly. He likes to talk with me about Ireland. His own family, he tells…

Christina Baker Kline

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To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, the three astronauts from Apollo 11 visited the White House. Neil Armstrong and…

Conan O'Brien

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“Michael Collins, who laid the groundwork for this series with his deep commitment to educating his children on war and peace,”

Suzanne Collins

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I put Liam at the top of the list, the male actor list, because I had just seen Schindler's List again and…

Maggie Grace

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It is my considered opinion that in the fullness of time history will record the greatness of Michael Collins and it will…

Eamon de Valera

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