For whatever reason, I didnt succumb to the stereotype that science wasnt for girls. I got encouragement from my parents. I never ran into a teacher or a counselor who told me that science was for boys. A lot of my friends did. – Sally Ride
The experience of being in space didnt change my perspective of myself or of the planet or of life. I had no spiritual experience. – Sally Ride
It takes a couple of years just to get the background and knowledge that you need before you can go into detailed training for your mission. – Sally Ride
Im crazy about Grant: his character, his nature, his science in fighting and everything else. But I dont like the idea that he never accepted the blame for anything, always found someone else to blame for any mistake that was ever made, including blaming Prentiss for Shiloh. – Shelby Foote