Famous quote by Sally Ride

"So I decided on science when I was in college"

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Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist who was the very first American woman in area. In this quote, she is reviewing her choice to pursue a profession in science. She was likely faced with a difficult choice in between pursuing a profession in science or something else. She ultimately selected science, likely due to the fact that of her enthusiasm for the subject and her desire to make a difference on the planet. Her choice to pursue science was a brave one, as she was getting in a field that was largely controlled by males. She was identified to make her mark and prove that ladies could be effective in science. Her choice to pursue science was a courageous one, and it eventually resulted in her ending up being the very first American female in area. Her legacy is a motivation to all who have an interest in pursuing a profession in science.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sally Ride somewhere between May 26, 1951 and today. He/she was a famous Astronaut from USA. The author also have 35 other quotes.
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