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The ideals of the party were close to me, and I have tried to adhere to those principles all my life. In essence, they are the same as in the Ten Commandments in the Bible. I will never change my convictions.

From Valentina Tereshkova

I am deeply grieved by the loss of the crew of Columbia. I express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the astronauts. I believe that their names will remain as the bright sparkling stars in the universe and will light the way for those who will follow them on the difficult roads of space exploration.

From Valentina Tereshkova

I see Vostok-6 quite often in the centre for cosmonaut training. And every time I pass it by, I stroke it and say, 'My lovely one, my best and most beautiful friend, my best and most beautiful man.'

From Valentina Tereshkova

Once you've been in space, you appreciate how small and fragile the Earth is.

From Valentina Tereshkova

It doesn't matter what country or what political system you are from. Space brings you together.

From Valentina Tereshkova

On Earth, men and women are taking the same risks. Why shouldn't we be taking the same risks in space?

From Valentina Tereshkova

Hey sky, take off your hat, I'm on my way!

From Valentina Tereshkova

A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women.

From Valentina Tereshkova

More women should actively participate in space flight. There are many well educated women working in the space industry; they are very good candidates.

From Valentina Tereshkova

I would enjoy flying to Mars. This was the dream of the first cosmonauts. I wish I could realize it! I am ready to fly without coming back.

From Valentina Tereshkova

Valentina Tereshkova

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