I asked for the a list of the best test pilots in the United States. Well, son, your list is out of date. None of the best test pilots are dead. What we're doing here has consequences for the entire world. If Russia gets a man into space first, we could lose the cold war, and we don't have any time for do-overs.

Bob

Every school kid is going to know the name of the first man in space. His face is going to be everywhere. He'll never be forgotten. That's not glory; that's history.

John

Alan: No, I'm not going to be one of the seven.
John: You're not?
Alan: Nope. I'm going to be the first man in space.

Wally: To drinking, flying, and screwing.
Alan: As long as the first doesn't get in the way of the last.

We'll insert this into your rectum. After your sphincter's relaxed, most of the pain should subside.

Doctor

Gordo: You know, all I've heard all week is drinkin', and girls, and guys comparin' the size of their giggle sticks. Nobody said one word about space, except you.
John: Well, that's where we're goin' isn't it?

The Right Stuff Season 1 Episode 1 Quotes

Every school kid is going to know the name of the first man in space. His face is going to be everywhere. He'll never be forgotten. That's not glory; that's history.

John

I asked for the a list of the best test pilots in the United States. Well, son, your list is out of date. None of the best test pilots are dead. What we're doing here has consequences for the entire world. If Russia gets a man into space first, we could lose the cold war, and we don't have any time for do-overs.

Bob