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Vanna Bonta
208 quotes
“What goes up can continue.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Innovation is strict common sense with wild imagination.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Inventors Digest magazine, interview; May 2009 issue
“Sex in space is not just a good idea, it's survival.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted by MSNBC during a panel discussion at the Space Frontier Foundation's NewSpace 2006 conference. Outer-space sex carries complications, by Alan Boyle; MSNBC July 24, 2006
“Truth may sometimes hurt, but delusion harms.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We've been there on World Wars, it's time for World Party I.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was really gobsmacked.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Comment by Bonta upon being informed that a spaceship entered in the 2007 NASA Lunar Lander Challenge had been named Lauryad by rocket engineer Allen Newcomb, after the spaceship in her book Flight. A Spaceship For Sale…
“Gifts have ribbons, not strings.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Holiday advice from Bonta essay "Ribbons vs. Strings" adapted to Christmas audio Tale "It's the Gift That Counts" (Holiday Magic 2005 CD). Vanna Bonta Has Holiday Gift Advice WAlEG Celebrities; December 16, 2006
“Penalty is different than punishment, because it offers something with which to regain honor.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: essay "Justice vs. Punishment", Bonta recalling being reprimanded as a child, as quoted on the Waleg Celebrity News Archive. Vanna Bonta’s First Lesson in Justice, WALEG Celebrities, September 14, 2006. Justice vs. Puni…
“Sex in space is more than a Big Bang.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Femail Magazine June 2008. Vanna Bonta Talks Sex in Space
“I consider myself more exportant than important.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Shades of the World, by Vanna Bonta; quoted in American Chronicle. Vanna Bonta interview, Inventors Digest: New Meaning To Beautiful May 02, 2009
“God and I were nude.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: to a randy reporter about modelling au naturel for Woman in "Ex Nihilo," the Creation sculpture by Frederick Hart that frames a portal arch of the Washington National Cathedral. The Things They Say Reporter7; July 6, 20…
“I love the sound of those engines.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: about Formula One cars, quoted at Indy 500 Speedway. Hot Race, Hot Folks At Indy 500 Speedway June 9, 2006
“The really exciting focus here [is] the event and others like it that encourage, support and celebrate the enterprising innovation of pioneers working to give humanity wings.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: about the X Prize. A Spaceship For Sale On Ebay May Win Half A Million Dollars Space Travel, Exploration and Tourism February 07, 2007
“Our neighborhood - this solar system, the cosmos, actually - is so much more vast and amazing than the paltry headlines, insanity, and politics crammed at us daily as so-called news. The beauty of the hood and discoveries that await us are deserving of our attention and mandatory to our survival as a species.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Style of the future is the convergence of function and fashion.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: NASA Ames presentation, April 12, 2008 Vanna Bonta Presents Smart Fashion At NASA Ames Yuri's Night CNN i Report, April 19, 2008
“We are the ancestors of those gardening the universe.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our heartbeats pounding tomorrow into being...”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe Love is the most courageous act of which a human being is capable. The word courage even stems from the root word “heart” (coeur). Scientifically speaking, it is quantifiable only by recognition of its quality.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Love consults itself.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The success of SpaceShipOne was Justice Day for dreamers and pioneers past, present and future.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When we love, we are courageous; and courage has nothing to do with being fearless, it’s about being willing to experience fear, even dread, to do what we must, without guarantee of outcome.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“'Impossible' is not a scientific term.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We saw Earth’s breath.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The stars are not the limit.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Infinity is a territory toward which the inherent human impetus of conquest can be productively directed.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Space is as infinite as we can imagine, and expanding this perspective is what adjusts humankind’s focus onto conquering our true enemies, the formidable foes: ignorance and limitation.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The impact of space activities is nothing less than the galvanizing of hope and imagination for human life continuum into a future of infinite possibility.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our true enemies are: ignorance and limitation.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Fame is not the glory; virtue is the goal, and Fame only a messenger to bring more to the fold.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“She listened to him all night and he found her fascinating.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Popularity is not an indication of quality.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am, therefore I think.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“People who worship only themselves get a slick, polished look -- like monuments. Too bad they had to go so soon.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When we love there is no reason why.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Stella, I never knew you but here I am, in your room, a week after your death. … I thought of you, Stella, and wondered if you watched your moments, or if they all snuck by. I whispered your name into the day, carried on for you in reverence, and I felt you rest and continue the smile.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The news is disease in disguise pretending to be information.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In her heart she harbors hatred for me, but it would ruin the game if we didn't have tea. The words slither out laced with venom so vile it would pucker my face but she says it and smiles.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Some things can never be explained. Like the summer Jim died and they called his name the next year in class and he didn't answer.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Love is the eternal first breath.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Little did the artist know, who neglected his appearance in favor of his work, that the years would produce a breed that spent hours meticulously acquiring a neglected look to appear like an artist.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Have you, with your work, made anyone glow? Erupted their sorrow? Evicted their woe? Have you been anyone's consolation through a night? Have you evoked unrehearsed emotion? Chiseled a crack in someone's encasement and watched them escape? Followed the muses wherever they led? Kept on creating when left for dead? Do not bother me with punctuation until you have earned your degree.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Fear plants the whisper to beware but doesn't look to see who's there.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Harmony, rhythm, concision, concinnity are all elements that are epitomized in poetry. Cultivated in poetry, which is the nucleus of the creative impulse, these elemetns serve every art form: acting a character, writing a novel, creating music, dance, sculpture, painting.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Within me, and in others, what I seek to know is the darkness and the glory of all humanity. My vulnerability leads me to Truth, which is the ultimate defense.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The body knows no pain, not like the soul. At least a nerve has limits, a body part a name. But the soul … the soul … There is no bandage -- even crying is in vain.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Evil's last voice croaked to me, "How did you know I was only bluffing?" Because he wept. Because he wept.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Which came first — the observer or the particle?”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Once, before Time...”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our trust exchanged dependency.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He was acting on a reason other than the avoidance of pain. The sentiment was loyalty, and it felt glorious.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source