Chance Quote by Alan Shepard
“I think all of us certainly believed the statistics which said that probably 88% chance of mission success and maybe 96% chance of survival. And we were willing to take those odds.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Apollo 14, 1971
Acknowledges reliance on statistical odds while accepting risk in pursuit of mission goals.
In simple terms: We trusted numbers, yet still faced danger.
Key Takeaway
Accept calculated risk.
Themes
risk
exploration
confidence
Mood
inspirational
cautious
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spaceflight
- military planning
- business ventures
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
probability
decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are you willing to take?
- How do you balance data with intuition?
A Different Perspective
Odds can be misleading; overconfidence may arise.
