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Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Address: Courage Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Sentence)

Quote #1

[…] perhaps we've forgotten the courage it took for the crew of the shuttle; but they, the Challenger Seven, were aware of the dangers, but overcame them and did their jobs brilliantly. (8)

Perhaps you've forgotten about their courage? Reagan makes a really important point here: being an astronaut is an insanely dangerous profession and anyone who can handle that kind of stress and still perform highly skilled tasks is amazing.

Quote #2

For the families of the seven […] Your loved ones were daring and brave, and they had that special grace, that special spirit that says, "Give me a challenge and I'll meet it with joy." (11-13)

Reagan adds another layer to the heroic image of the Challenger Seven that he builds throughout the speech.

Quote #3

The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave. (27)

So if America doesn't remain brave in the face of this disaster, then it loses its grip on the future.