This is going to be harder than I thought. But that doesn't ... - Mark Watney

This quote is attributed to Mark Watney.

"This is going to be harder than I thought. But that doesn't change what I have to do."

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More from Mark Watney

"I'm going to have to science the shit out of this (paraphrased)"

"Humans are really resilient - we adapt quickly to circumstances"

"The key to survival is solving problems one at a time"

"Humor and maintaining perspective are essential to survival"

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."