Wernher von Braun

Engineering German-American 1912 – 1977 347 quotes

Pioneer of rocket technology and space exploration

Quotes by Wernher von Braun

There is no limit to what we can achieve if we work together.

Team meeting notes 1963

Every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Letter to a discouraged engineer 1957

The beauty of the cosmos is a testament to a higher power.

Private conversation notes 1966

I believe in the power of human ingenuity to overcome any obstacle.

Post-Apollo 11 reflection 1969

My greatest hope is that humanity will use space for peace and understanding.

Letter to a world leader 1974

The sky is not the limit; it's just the beginning.

Undated personal reflection

We must never lose our sense of wonder.

Undated personal reflection

The universe is calling, and we must answer.

Speech notes 1962

My life has been a testament to the power of dreams.

Final reflections 1976

I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution.

Various interviews and writings

We must never forget that the space age is not just about rockets and satellites. It is about people.

Speech

The rocket will open the universe to man.

Speech

My conscience is clear. I have done my duty.

Interview (often attributed to his post-war reflections)

Science and technology are the keys to our future.

Speech

The greatest danger in the space age is that we may lose our humanity.

Speech

Man is not a creature of the Earth alone, but a creature of the universe.

Speech

We are not merely building rockets; we are building bridges to the stars.

Speech

The exploration of space is a task for all mankind.

Speech

I believe that space exploration is a moral imperative.

Speech

There is no such thing as a problem that cannot be solved.

General statement