Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

Astronomy British-American 1900 – 1979 148 quotes

Discovered stars are mainly hydrogen and helium

Quotes by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

The life of a creative scientist is one of continuous argument, of continuous doubt, of continuous re-examination of the facts and of the interpretation of the facts.

The Stars in Their Courses 1956

The universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose.

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The reward of the young scientist is the emotional thrill of being the first person in the history of the world to see something or to understand something.

The Stars in Their Courses 1956

The history of science is the history of the gradual discovery of the universe.

The Stars in Their Courses 1956

The universe is a vast and wonderful place, and we are privileged to be a part of it.

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The stars are not just points of light in the sky; they are suns, like our own, and they are made of the same stuff as we are.

Stellar Atmospheres 1925

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.

Attributed, often misattributed to Einstein

The universe is a great book, and those who do not read it are missing out on a great story.

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The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, and it is one that should be encouraged in all people.

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Science is not just a collection of facts; it is a way of thinking, a way of looking at the world.

The Stars in Their Courses 1956

The universe is full of wonders, and we are only just beginning to understand them.

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The stars are a reminder of our place in the universe, and of the vastness of creation.

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The beauty of the universe is not just in its size, but in its intricate details and its underlying laws.

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The universe is a symphony, and we are all a part of it.

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The greatest joy in science is the moment of discovery, the moment when you realize something new about the universe.

The Stars in Their Courses 1956

The universe is a puzzle, and we are all trying to solve it.

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The stars are a source of inspiration, a reminder of the endless possibilities of the universe.

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The universe is a canvas, and we are all artists, painting our own understanding of it.

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The pursuit of truth is a lifelong journey, and it is one that is worth taking.

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Science is a human endeavor, and it is one that is constantly evolving.

The Stars in Their Courses 1956