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Whether you are an astronomer or a life scientist, geophysicist, or a pilot, youve got to be there because you believe y

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"Whether you are an astronomer or a life scientist, geophysicist, or a pilot, you've got to be there because you believe you are good in your field, and you can contribute, not because you are going to get a lot of fame or whatever when you get back"

- Alan Shepard

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This quote is written / told by Alan Shepard between November 18, 1923 and July 21, 1998. He/she was a famous Astronaut from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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