These Neil Armstrong quotes can inspire you to reach for the stars and achieve your own dreams.
Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut who became the first person to walk on the moon when he set foot on it during an international television program in 1969.
Armstrong first became an astronaut in 1962. In March 1969, it was decided that Armstrong would become the first person who would walk on the moon.
Before becoming an astronaut, Armstrong served as a naval aviator in the military.
Armstrong flew a total of 78 combat missions during the Korean War before he went to the Navy Reserve to serve until 1960.
Armstrong’s time serving in the Korean War earned him two gold stars and the Air Medal.
The following Neil Armstrong quotes tell more of his story.
Neil Armstrong Quotes From the Famous Astronaut
You probably know Neil Armstong’s most famous quote listed below. But there are more of his quotes we can learn from.
1. “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – Neil Armstrong
2. “Well, I think we tried very hard not to be overconfident because when you get overconfident, that’s when something snaps up and bites you.” – Neil Armstrong
3. “I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer.” – Neil Armstrong
4. “I was elated, ecstatic, and extremely surprised that we were successful.” – Neil Armstrong
5. “I fully expected that, by the end of the century, we would have achieved substantially more than we actually did.” – Neil Armstrong
6. “As a boy, because I was born and raised in Ohio, about 60 miles north of Dayton, the legends of the Wrights have been in my memories as long as I can remember.” – Neil Armstrong
7. “I can honestly say – and it’s a big surprise to me – that I
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