Why or Why Not?

There’s a quiet power in the questions we ask ourselves. Some lead us to reflect; others launch us forward. In this quote from the legendary astronaut and statesman John Glenn - who himself knew a thing or two about pushing boundaries - we’re invited to consider the immense energy held in just two words: Why not? It’s more than a question. It’s a mindset. One that fuels innovation, hope, and the courage to imagine better.

“…It was expressed well by Nobel Laureate George Bernard Shaw. He wrote:

Some men see things as they are and ask, 'Why?'

I dream of things that never were and ask, 'Why Not?'"

“These two words describe an attitude of curiosity and of action. In whatever field your interest may lie, “Why Not?” inspires you to look into the unknown, into the as yet untried, to search for possible improvements. This attitude of curiosity can move you ahead as an individual, and all of us ahead as a nation.”

_{Source: Glenn, John. Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. 14 June 2009. Commencement Address.}