Wernher von Braun
Engineering
German-American
1912 – 1977
347 quotes
Pioneer of rocket technology and space exploration
Quotes by Wernher von Braun
The fuel for the rocket engine is not the liquid in the tanks; it is the will of the people.
Speech
1961
One test result is worth one thousand expert opinions.
Attributed remark
The space program is the modern equivalent of building the great cathedrals.
Interview
1969
There is just one thing I can promise you about the outer-space program: your tax-dollar will go further.
Speech
1958
The dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.
Attributed remark
We are all astronauts on a little spaceship called Earth.
Speech
1970
The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in the race for space.
Speech (echoing JFK)
1960