Memorable quotes from John Glenn
John Glenn, who died Thursday at the age of 95, had some memorable quotes throughout his legendary career as a pilot, astronaut and senator. Here are a few:
"Zero G and I feel fine." — During the first orbit by an American in 1962.
"I don't know what you can say about a day when you see four beautiful sunsets…. This is a little unusual, I think." — Also during that first orbit.
“To look out at this kind of creation out here and not believe in God is to me impossible.” — On his second space flight on space shuttle Discovery in 1998.
“To me, there is no greater calling, If I can inspire young people to dedicate themselves to the good of mankind, I've accomplished something.” — During an interview with the Cincinnati Enquirer in 2002.
“We are more fulfilled when we are involved in something bigger than ourselves.” — Keynote address at Ohio State University’s commencement in 2009.
Contributing: Associated Press