I see a picture right now that's not parallel, so I'm going to go straighten it. Things must be in order.

I like to learn. That's an art and a science.

John Glenn's life will long be remembered for his time in space, his courage, and his service to all Americans.

I liked working with smart people.

Like what you do, and then you will do your best.

Everything was so new -- the whole idea of going into space was new and daring. There were no textbooks, so we had to write them.

Many professors tell you that you'd be good at this or that, but they don't always help you with that career path.

Men don't pay attention to small things.

I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, the steps up to church, the number of dishes and silverware I washed... anything that could be counted, I did.

I found what I was looking for at Langley. This was what a research mathematician did. I went to work every day for 33 years happy. Never did I get up and say I don't want to go to work.

Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men.

I was just excited to have challenging work to do and smart people to work with.

I felt most proud on the success of the Apollo mission.

Let me do it. You tell me when you want it and where you want it to land, and I'll do it backwards and tell you when to take off.