Quotes by Gene Cernan

“Curiosity is the essence of human existence and exploration has been part of humankind for a long time. The exploration of space, like the exploration of life, if you will, is a risk. Weve got to be willing to take it.”

“Thats a very disappointing handle that people put on me.”

“It was probably the greatest singular human endeavor, certainly in modern times, maybe in the history of all mankind.”

“What I remember perhaps most is starting up that ladder and looking over my shoulder and looking at those footprints down there and realizing that they were really mine and that there werent going to be any (more) for a long time to come.”

“I wish I could send you some. Its amazing stuff.”

Curiosity is the essence of our existence.