In flying, the probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival.

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"I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don't intend to waste any of mine."

- Neil Armstrong

Awareness

"I didn’t feel like a giant. I felt very, very small."

- Neil Armstrong

Awareness

"It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn’t feel like a giant. I felt very, very small."

- Neil Armstrong

Awareness

"I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine."

- Neil Armstrong

Motivation

"I believe that the good Lord gave us a finite number of heartbeats and I'm damned if I'm going to use up mine running up and down a street."

- Neil Armstrong

Motivation

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

Wisdom

"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

Wisdom

"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

Wisdom

"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

Wisdom

"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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