Neil Armstrong: The Best Things Ever Said

Here’s our collection of the Best Things Ever Said, by legendary American astronaut, Neil Armstrong.

“I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.”

“I think we’re going to the moon because it’s in the nature of the human being to face challenges. It’s by the nature of his deep inner soul… we’re required to do these things just as salmon swim upstream.”

“Well, I think we tried very hard not to be overconfident, because when you get overconfident, that’s when something snaps up and bites you.”

“All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to flight, I was disappointed by the wrinkle in history that had brought me along one generation late. I had missed all the great times and adventures in flight.”

“I guess we all like to be recognised not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger of our daily work.”

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.”

“I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer.”