leap quotes

That's one small step for a man, one giant leap forward for mankind.

- Neil A(lden) Armstrong
  His words on becoming the first man to walk on the moon, 20  Jul.  Armstrong claimed to have said'That's one small step for a man†', but tape-recordings seem to confirm that he omitted the'a', thereby causing some confusion among his listeners.

The mythical America†that marvellous, heroic, sentimental landwas an object of faith. It challenged you to make the believer's leap over the rude facts at your feet.

-Jonathan Raban
  Hunting Mister Heartbreak, ch.2.