Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

You are just your intelligence.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

Do something because you really want to do it. If you're doing it just for the goal and don't enjoy the path, then I think you're cheating yourself.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

We gazed dreamily at the Milky Way and once in a while caught some shooting stars. Times like those gave me the opportunity to wonder and ask all those very basic questions. That sense of awe for the heavens started there.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

The journey matters as much as the goal.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

You must enjoy the journey because whether or not you get there, you must have fun on the way.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

I don't know why I always liked aerospace engineering. I was in the 10th grade when I figured that's what I wanted to do.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

There are so many people who are arguing or fighting over issues which don't have much relevance. We must all realise it is not worth it.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

I would say if you have a dream, follow it. It doesn't really matter whether you are a woman or from India or from wherever.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

Take good care of our fragile planet.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

If you want to do something, what does it matter where you are ranked?

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

I was interested in aerospace and flying, and the U.S. is really the best place in the world for flying.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

The quickest way may not necessarily be the best.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

Listen to the sounds of nature. Wishing you the best on your trek towards your dreams.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

It's like running a marathon race. We train all hours of the day. When you are taking a bath, you are thinking of the flight.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

I've always been very determined. I don't get easily discouraged.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

Material interests are not the only guiding light.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

I am from Karnal, India.

Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla

In summers, while growing up in India, we often slept in the courtyard under the stars.