Mathematics, the non-empirical science par excellence . . . the science of sciences, delivering the key to those laws of nature and the universe which are concealed by appearances.
Hannah ArendtRead
People make their own fates, and if enough of us make our fate to be space explorers, perhaps we can actually get some space exploration done.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Individuals have the power to shape their own destinies, especially in the context of space exploration.
In this quote, Robert Zubrin emphasizes the idea that collective human ambition can lead to significant achievements, particularly in the realm of space exploration. It suggests that when enough people share a dream of advancing into space, their collective efforts can turn that dream into reality, highlighting the importance of individual and communal determination in pursuing grand goals.
Themes
FateSpaceExplorationDestinyAmbition
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a speech at a science conference focusing on space exploration.
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