"I was able to look out the window to see this incredible sight of the whole circle of the Earth. Oceans were crystal blue, the land was brown, and the clouds and the snow were pure white. And that jewel of Earth was just hung up in the blackness of space."

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Source : "In the Shadow of the Moon". Documentary, History, www.imdb.com. 2007.

Charles Duke

#Ocean Quotes #Jewels Quotes #Land Quotes

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“Life is the great indulgence - death the great abstinence. Therefore, make the most of life here and now!”
“I nationalize strategic companies and get criticized, but when Bush does it, it's OK. ... Bush is turning socialist. How are you, comrade Bush?”

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