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And so, I was not a military test pilot, but as soon as NASA expressed an interest in flying scientists and people who w
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"And so, I was not a military test pilot, but as soon as NASA expressed an interest in flying scientists and people who were not military test pilots, that was an epiphany that just came like a stroke of lightning"

- Story Musgrave

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This quote by Story Musgrave speaks to the power of opportunity and the potential of dreams. Musgrave was not a military test pilot, however when NASA revealed an interest in flying researchers and individuals who were not military test pilots, it was a minute of clarity and inspiration for him. It resembled a stroke of lightning, an abrupt awareness that he could pursue his dreams and make them a truth. This quote is a tip that with the right chance, anything is possible. It is a testimony to the power of ambition and the value of taking the moment. Musgrave's story is a reminder that with the right chance, anybody can achieve their objectives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Story Musgrave somewhere between August 19, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Astronaut from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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