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The motive of science was the extension of man, on all sides, into Nature, till his hands should touch the stars.
Ralph Waldo Emerson ·

Quotes

“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land.”

Helen Keller · Optimism, 1903 · Primary source

“I lay no claim to advancing scientific data other than advancing flying knowledge. I can only say that I do it because I want to.”

Amelia Earhart · No reliable source

“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.”

Amelia Earhart · No reliable source

Works

W. H. Murray · 1951
The Scottish Himalayan Expedition

An account of a 1950 expedition to the Kumaon Himalaya, describing the exploration and climbing of several peaks by a small team of Scottish mountaineers.

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