"And, so I set my goals on astronaut because, as a military aviator, it was, I considered that to be about the peak of a flying career"
- Duane G. Carey
About this Quote
In this quote, Duane G. Carey is assessing his career aspirations and how he concerned set his objective of ending up being an astronaut. As a military pilot, he saw being an astronaut as the ultimate accomplishment in his flying profession. This shows his decision and ambition to reach the greatest level in his field. It also highlights the eminence and appreciation that features being an astronaut, specifically for someone with a background in the armed force. Carey's words communicate a sense of pride and excitement for the possibility of attaining his dream and reaching the peak of his flying profession.
This quote is written / told by Duane G. Carey somewhere between April 30, 1957 and today. He was a famous Astronaut from USA.
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