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When you launch in a rocket, youre not really flying that rocket. Youre just sort of hanging on
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"When you launch in a rocket, you're not really flying that rocket. You're just sort of hanging on"

- Michael P. Anderson

About this Quote

This quote by Michael P. Anderson talks to the idea that when you launch in a rocket, you are not really controlling the rocket. You are merely along for the flight, and the rocket remains in control. This is a metaphor for life in general, as we typically feel like we are simply along for the ride, and that life remains in control. We might feel like we are simply holding on, and that we have no control over the instructions our lives take. This quote is a reminder that although we may not be in control of our lives, we can still take pleasure in the ride and make the most of it. We can bask in the reality that although we might not remain in control, we can still make choices and decisions that will shape our lives.

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Michael P. Anderson This quote is written / told by Michael P. Anderson between December 25, 1959 and February 1, 2003. He was a famous Astronaut from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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