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And this is what I want to say to people
to beings, to consciousnesses, who are so far away I can't even imagine.
To represent our culture accurately
we should include hopelessness, risk-taking, the role of fortune, good or bad,
To understand each desire has an edge
To know that we are responsible for the lives we change
no faith comes without cause, no one believes without dying
There are no curses, only mirrors held up to the souls of gods and mortals.
Remember you are all people, and all people are you.
Remember you are this universe, this universe is you.
I would just like to say that
this wonderful emissary to the Trojan Asteroids is itself a message
Lucy speaks for all that is best about human ingenuity, curiosity, and endeavor.
Do you still have birds that wake you up in the morning with their singing?
and lovers who gaze at the stars, trying to read in them the fate of their love
If you do, we'll recognize one another.
And receive those words inscribed on a plaque from all of us, for all of us
Filled with those aspirations and that inspiration that we need so much right now.
(drumming) a little noisy, but I'm so excited - Lucy is going back in the sky with diamonds.
Johnny will love that. Anyway, if you meet anyone up there Lucy give them peace and love from me.