Wernher von Braun

Engineering German-American 1912 – 1977 347 quotes

Pioneer of rocket technology and space exploration

Quotes by Wernher von Braun

Failure is not an option. It's a necessary step towards success.

Letter to a junior engineer 1962

We are not just building rockets; we are building dreams.

Letter to his children 1964

The universe is waiting to be discovered, and we are the ones to discover it.

Speech notes 1965

My life has been a journey from the Earth to the stars.

Autobiographical notes 1967

The future of humanity lies beyond our planet.

Letter to a government official 1968

We must never stop exploring, never stop dreaming, never stop reaching for the stars.

Post-Apollo 11 reflection 1969

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Undated personal reflection

I have always been fascinated by the idea of reaching for the heavens.

Early diary entry 1928

The path to the stars is paved with hard work and dedication.

Letter to a student 1935

We are pioneers, charting a course for humanity into the cosmos.

Internal team communication 1959

The challenges are immense, but the rewards are immeasurable.

Letter to a funding committee 1960

To truly understand our place in the universe, we must leave our planet.

Essay draft 1966

My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing my visions become reality.

Interview notes 1970

The human spirit yearns for exploration, for discovery.

Letter to a journalist 1971

We must inspire the next generation to reach for even greater heights.

Speech to students 1972

The universe is vast and full of wonders, waiting for us to explore.

Letter to a grandchild 1973

My life's work has been dedicated to opening the doors to space.

Final diary entry 1975

The stars are not so far away as they seem.

Undated personal reflection

We must always push the boundaries of what is possible.

Undated personal reflection

The dream of space travel is a dream for all humanity.

Public address draft 1960