"The Earth reminded us of a Christmas tree ornament hanging in the blackness of space. As we got farther and farther away it diminished in size. Finally it shrank to the size of a marble, the most beautiful marble you can imagine"
- James Irwin
About this Quote
This quote by James Irwin paints a gorgeous image of the Earth from space. It is a suggestion of the fragility of our world, and how small it is in contrast to the vastness of area. The Earth is compared to a Christmas tree ornament, hanging in the darkness of area. As the astronauts move away from the Earth, it gradually diminishes in size, till it is the size of a marble. This marble is described as the most lovely marble you can think of, a reminder of the beauty of our world. This quote acts as a reminder of how valuable our planet is, and how essential it is to look after it.
This quote is written / told by James Irwin between March 17, 1930 and August 8, 1991. He/she was a famous Astronaut from USA.
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