Being human Quote by Sally Ride
“Studying whether there's life on Mars or studying how the universe began, there's something magical about pushing back the frontiers of knowledge. That's something that is almost part of being human, and I'm certain that will continue.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: NASA Astronaut Conference, 1995
Exploring unknown realms like Mars or the universe’s origin fulfills a fundamental human drive to expand knowledge, a magical and enduring pursuit.
In simple terms: Exploring the unknown satisfies a deep human curiosity.
Key Takeaway
Pursue curiosity and support scientific discovery.
Themes
exploration
curiosity
human nature
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
scientific
When to use this quote
- education
- public outreach
- policy making
- funding decisions
Key Concepts
Space science
cosmology
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your curiosity?
- How can society better support exploration?
A Different Perspective
Resources and political will often limit such ambitious endeavors.
