Backup Quotes
Pride and preparation in a supporting role
These quotes highlight the discipline required to serve as a backup, whether on a flight crew or a football roster. The theme relates to our being quotes collection.
And the first flight of the tether satellite happened in '92, and I was the backup on that flight.
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Every congressional committee that does an investigation has documents, papers and things that it collects in the course of that investigation - the backup to everything it does.
As a football team, we don't have any backups. We don't consider anybody a backup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What roles do these backup quotes describe?
They describe backup roles in spaceflight, football, and general life preparation for a supporting position.
Is there a quote about being a backup quarterback?
Yes, one quote admits that being a backup quarterback is not exactly a ton of fun.
Does preparation come up as a theme here?
Yes, one quote insists preparation should stay the same whether serving as a backup or as the starter.
Is there a spaceflight-related backup quote?
Yes, one quote recalls serving as backup on the first tether satellite flight in 1992.
Where can I read more quotes about steady habits and planning?
See our always quotes page for related themes.
One consistent thread is that preparation should not change based on rank, backup or starter alike. For a related mindset, always have a plan, as our always quotes page explores.
