katherine johnson

“ Men don't pay attention to small things. ”

“ I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, the steps up to church, the number of dishes and silverware I washed... anything that could be counted, I did. ”

“ I didn't want anything to happen and it didn't. ”

“ In math, you're either right or youre wrong. ”

“ I didn't do anything alone but try to go to the root of the question and succeeded there. ”

“ Go see 'Hidden Figures,' and take a young person! It will give a more positive outlook on what is possible if you work hard, do your best, and are prepared. ”

“ You had a mission and you worked on it. And it was important to you to do your job. And play bridge at lunch. ”

“ Everything is physics and math. ”

“ I had a very, very interesting childhood, but, oh my, education was the primary focus in our family. ”

“ I was excited at something new, always liked something new, but give credit to everybody who helped. ”