Otto Hahn

We were not looking for uranium fission, but for transuranic elements.

The splitting of the uranium nucleus was an unexpected and revolutionary discovery.

I am horrified by the thought that my discovery could lead to such terrible weapons.

The discovery of nuclear fission was a purely scientific endeavor, not a military one.

As a scientist, one is responsible for the consequences of one's discoveries.

My greatest wish is that nuclear energy will be used for peaceful purposes only.

The atomic bomb is a terrible thing, but it is also a warning to humanity.

Science should serve humanity, not destroy it.

The responsibility of the scientist is immense.

I never intended to build a bomb.

The discovery of nuclear fission was a stroke of luck, but also the result of hard work.

Lise Meitner was an indispensable collaborator.

The Nobel Prize was a great honor, but also a heavy burden.

I always tried to do my best, both as a scientist and as a human being.

The future of humanity depends on how we use nuclear energy.

My life's work has been a journey of discovery.

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.

We must never forget the lessons of history.

The world needs peace, not war.

I am a chemist, not a politician.