We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people. For space science, like nuclear science and technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the United States occupies a position of preeminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war. John F. Kennedy
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  1. The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.

  2. The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.

  3. A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. Ideas have endurance without death.

  4. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

  5. Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

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