Vera Rubin

Astronomy American 1928 – 2016 363 quotes

Discovered evidence for dark matter

Quotes by Vera Rubin

The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are only just beginning to understand it.

Interview 1987

Persistence is key in scientific research.

Advice to students 1991

The universe is a laboratory on the grandest scale.

Essay 2001

It's a privilege to be able to study the cosmos.

Personal reflection 2006

The more we learn, the more we realize how much we don't know.

Speech 1996

Science is a human endeavor, driven by curiosity and wonder.

Lecture 2009

The universe is full of wonders, both seen and unseen.

Public talk 1983

My work has shown that there's more to the universe than meets the eye.

Interview 2011

The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey.

Personal reflection 2004

Don't be afraid to ask the big questions.

Advice to students 1994

The universe is a beautiful and complex tapestry.

Essay 1989

Scientific discovery often comes from unexpected places.

Speech 1997

The universe is constantly challenging our assumptions.

Lecture 2013

I hope my work inspires others to look up at the stars and wonder.

Personal reflection 2014

The universe is a testament to the power of observation and inquiry.

Essay 2000

It's a wonderful time to be an astronomer.

Interview 2005

The universe holds many secrets, and we are slowly unraveling them.

Public talk 1986

My greatest satisfaction comes from contributing to our understanding of the cosmos.

Personal reflection 2010

The universe is a dynamic and evolving system.

Scientific paper 1979

We are all stargazers at heart.

Speech 2008