# Curiosity as a Life Direction by Nancy Grace Roman > “I think I’ve always been curious, and I just wanted to satisfy my curiosity.” > **— Nancy Grace Roman**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Nancy Grace Roman — NASA Science](https://science.nasa.gov/people/nancy-roman/) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 035, “Curiosity as a Life Direction.” - **Why it belongs:** A consequential scientific career begins in the simple habit of wanting to know. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - Civic Literacy|Discernment]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - The Next 250|The Next 250]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Science|American Science]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “I think I’ve always been curious, and I just wanted to satisfy my curiosity.” — Nancy Grace Roman, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-035-curiosity-as-a-life-direction ```