No Dream Is Too High Quotes

“KEEP IN MIND THAT progress is not always linear. It takes constant course correcting and often a lot of zigzagging. Unfortunate things happen, accidents occur, and setbacks are usually painful, but that does not mean we quit.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE life lessons that I learned as a result of walking on the Moon and the preparation that took us there—the guiding principles that have helped keep me going since returning to Earth. • The sky is not the limit … there are footprints on the Moon! • Keep your mind open to possibilities. • Show me your friends, and I will show you your future. • Second comes right after first. • Write your own epitaph. • Maintain your spirit of adventure. • Failure is always an option. • Practice respect for all people. • Do what you believe is right even when others choose otherwise. • Trust your gut … and your instruments. • Laugh … a lot! • Keep a young mind-set at every age. • Help others go beyond where you have gone. I hope these lessons will be as helpful to you as they have been to me. Take it from a man who has walked on the Moon: Be careful what you dream—it just might come to pass, so be prepared. Apollo is the story of people at their best, working together for a common goal. We started with a dream, and we can do these kinds of things again. With a united effort and a great team, you too can achieve great things. I know, because I am living proof that no dream is too high!”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” What he meant by that, of course, is that the people with whom you repeatedly choose to associate will have an enormous impact on you, either positively or negatively.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“To me, that is one of the most important principles of life: Never leave your friends behind.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Remember, your mind is like a parachute: If it isn’t open, it doesn’t work. So keep an open mind!”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Regardless of how you believe the universe was created, it is there waiting for humans to explore.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Albert von Szent-Györgyi, the Hungarian Nobel Prize–winning physiologist who first discovered the benefits of vitamin C, was fond of saying, “Discovery lies in seeing what everyone sees, but thinking what no one else has thought.” That”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“But failure is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign that you are alive and growing.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Much more than talent or a pleasant personality, perseverance and persistence will open doors for you, if you simply keep working toward your goal and refuse to give up.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“One truth I have discovered for sure: When you believe that all things are possible and you are willing to work hard to accomplish your goals, you can achieve the next “impossible” dream. No dream is too high!”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Pick an amazing dream and go for it. Don't merely make a living; make a life. Launch out farther than you've ever gone before. Today, you have a shot at forever.”
― Buzz Aldrin , No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Always be open to advice from others, but what matters most is who you want to be, not merely what you want to do—”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Fear paralyzes in many ways, but especially if it keeps you from responding wisely and intelligently to challenges. The only way to overcome your fears is to face them head-on.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“All work is noble, if it is legal and ethical, so do your best, whether you are first, second, or last. Never lose an opportunity, a job, an election, a competition, or anything else because you were too lazy to give it your best effort. Certainly, you need rest and recreation, but keep those in balance with hard work. Remember, while you are partying, someone else is working hard to succeed. It’s okay to be second, as long as you do the absolute best you can do.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“All work is noble, if it is legal and ethical, so do your best, whether you are first, second, or last. Never lose an opportunity, a job, an election, a competition, or anything else because you were too lazy to give it your best effort.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“How do you measure your life? What moments have changed your life … or will change your life? Are you living or existing?”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Nothing is impossible, but you must have a passion for what you want to do and a plan for where you want to go if you ever hope to get there.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“One of the keys to a successful life in any field is learning to take responsibility for ourselves, rather than waiting for someone else to do something for us.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“To help create awareness of this new practice, I created an organization called VetSalute.​org and have been attending more sporting events than ever before in my life! I’ve been to a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Memorial Day and to an Angels game on another occasion, and when “The Star-Spangled Banner” is played, I raise my hand in salute of our flag.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Did the Pilgrims on the Mayflower sit around Plymouth Rock waiting for a return ship to England? Absolutely not! They traveled to the New World to settle. And that’s what I hope we will be doing on Mars. When you go to Mars, you need to have made the decision that you’re there permanently. The more people we have there, the more it can become a sustainable environment. Except for very rare exceptions, the people who go to Mars shouldn’t be coming back. Once you get on the surface, you’re there, helping to build a colony.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“I knew there were wire cutters on board Gemini 9, so I made a suggestion that one of the astronauts do a space walk outside the spacecraft and use the wire cutters to cut the cables to release the Angry Alligator and get it to unlock. I knew that time was of the essence and that the system worked on hydraulics, so if the cable could be released, it might be a quick solution. Unfortunately, perhaps because of my semi-inebriated condition, my suggestion didn’t make much sense to my superiors.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“To succeed in any environment, you have to believe in yourself. You must have an unshakable confidence in your own ability to achieve your goals and get the job done.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“While there, I was somewhat surprised to learn that our next foray into space would include an orbiter with wings and with wheels that could land on a runway, as well as a booster, also with wings and wheels to land on a runway. The program had generated great interest. At the meeting, at least seven aerospace manufacturers touted their rockets and boosters on which they were already working. They had models built in 1970 regarding the seven configurations and stages of the program to follow Apollo. Today, we would be delighted to have a fully reusable orbiter to take the crew only, a booster to get them there, and then a return to Earth for both of them. We’d love to have that. Why don’t we have that? Because of a grave design flaw. When I studied the models, I observed that the boosters in the models had windows. That was a surprise to me. After all, why would you want windows in a booster with nobody in it? I was informed that a crew of two astronauts would travel inside the booster to the space station, and then return in the booster to land back on Earth. I worried about the crew in the booster during launch and said so. I thought it was unwise because of the expense, but even more so because of the danger to the astronauts.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“but perhaps the key to any success in life is to be ready when the opportunity comes along.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Nevertheless, I was convinced that I could be selected as an astronaut. Ed White had been accepted, and we had flown together in the Air Force during the cold war between the Soviet Union and the United States. I knew Ed was a good fighter pilot, and I was, too. “I can shoot gunnery as well as if not better than Ed can,” I said. “I’m going to apply to be an astronaut.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Seeking help when I was suffering with depression after returning from the Moon was a lifesaver for me—perhaps, literally. Several people in my family, including my own mother, had committed suicide, so I wondered if there was a genetic predisposition that might cause me to follow their examples. Fortunately, I found excellent doctors and friends who encouraged me and helped me to recognize that I was not trapped by the past, that I could be responsible for my own decisions, and that my emotional health was much more important than my career.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“I was voted as one of the top 25 guest stars in the entire history of the show. So I guess being second is not so bad!”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“All work is noble, if it is legal and ethical, so do your best, whether you are first, second, or last. Never lose an opportunity, a job, an election, a competition, or anything else because you were too lazy to give it your best effort. Certainly, you need rest and recreation, but keep those in balance with hard work.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Before rejoining Jim inside, I opened the hatch and grabbed three bags of waste products and sort of pitched them over my shoulder, straight up.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon

“Anyone who saw Albert Einstein trudging along the sidewalks of Princeton University with a briar pipe hanging out of his mouth might have assumed the odd fellow in the old, frumpy overcoat and socks that didn’t match was a hobo.”
― Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon