Quote by Russell Baker

So there he is at last. Man on the moon. The poor magnificent bungler! He can't even get to the office without undergoing the agonies of the damned, but give him a little metal, a few chemicals, some wire and twenty or thirty billion dollars and, vroom! there he is, up on a rock a quarter of a million miles up in the sky.

So there he is at last. Man on the moon. The poor magnificen

Summary

This quote sarcastically reflects on mankind's ability to achieve great technological feats, like landing a man on the moon, despite our struggles with mundane daily tasks. It highlights the irony of how we can conquer immense challenges through resource investment and innovation, contrasting our limitations in simpler aspects of life. By emphasizing the stark contrast between our "bungling" nature and our ability to accomplish extraordinary things through scientific prowess and financial backing, the quote questions the value and prioritization of human achievements.

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By Russell Baker

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