"When I'm asked about the relevance to Black people of what I do, I take that as an affront. It presupposes that Black people have never been involved in exploring the heavens, but this is not so. Ancient African empires - Mali, Songhai, Egypt - had scientists, astronomers. The fact is that space and its resources belong to all of us, not to any one group."

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Mae Jemison

#Egypt Quotes #Space Quotes #People Quotes

“There is a light at the end of the tunnel but first you'll have to find the light switch and change the bulb before switching it on yourself. No problem, as targets of bullying are picked on for their competence and abilities.”
“Certain other societies may respect the rule of force--we respect the rule of law.”
“We have Democrats saying dumb things every single day, and Republicans as well.”
“It is the possibility that keeps me going, and though you may call me a dreamer or a fool or any other thing, I believe that anything is possible.”
“Look at the moon in the sky, not the one in the lake.”
“Curiosity about the world and questioning of the status quo to open minds to alternative visions of the future are essential leadership skills. And they can be learned.”
“The most successful people on the planet have failed more than ordinary ones.”

Source : Robin Sharma (2006). “The Greatness Guide: One of the World's Most Successful Coaches Shares His Secrets for Personal and Business Mastery”, p.6, Jaico Publishing House
“You think of stars as ambitious or aggressive or self-oriented.”

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