Wernher von Braun

Engineering German-American 1912 – 1977 347 quotes

Pioneer of rocket technology and space exploration

Quotes by Wernher von Braun

We must never forget that the exploration of space is a human endeavor, and that the human spirit is its most important ingredient.

Various speeches and writings

Man is not made for the Earth, but for the stars.

Various speeches and writings

The nation that controls space will control the world.

Attributed, often quoted

By the year 2000, we will have a permanent base on the Moon, and we will be well on our way to Mars.

Speech to the American Rocket Society 1960

The greatest danger in space is not the unknown, but the known, if we fail to prepare for it.

Various speeches and writings

Space travel is a fantastic adventure, but it is also a serious business.

Various speeches and writings

The exploration of space will benefit all mankind.

Various speeches and writings

We stand on the threshold of a new era of space exploration.

Various speeches and writings

The universe is waiting to be explored.

Various speeches and writings

There are no shortcuts to the stars.

Attributed, often quoted

The rocket is a tool, not a weapon.

Various speeches and writings

We must never give up on our dreams.

Various speeches and writings

Science and technology are the keys to the future.

Various speeches and writings

The exploration of space is a journey of discovery.

Various speeches and writings

We are all pioneers in the exploration of space.

Various speeches and writings

The sky is not the limit, it is just the beginning.

Attributed, often quoted

The universe is a vast and wondrous place.

Various speeches and writings

We must inspire the next generation to reach for the stars.

Various speeches and writings

The human spirit is indomitable.

Various speeches and writings

Failure is not an option.

Attributed, often quoted (though more famously associated with Apollo 13)