Quote by Wernher Von Braun

For my confirmation, I didn't get a watch and my first pair of long pants, like most Lutheran boys. I got a telescope. My mother thought it would make the best gift.

For my confirmation, I didn't get a watch and my first pair

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on receiving a telescope for their confirmation rather than traditional gifts like a watch or long pants, which are common among Lutheran boys. The speaker's mother believed that a telescope would be the perfect gift for them. This quote highlights the unique and individualized approach to gift-giving by the speaker's mother, showing how she valued the speaker's interests and passions.

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