Lise Meitner

Physics Austrian-Swedish 1878 – 1968 485 quotes

Co-discovered nuclear fission

Quotes by Lise Meitner

Life need not be easy, provided only that it is not empty.

Letter to Otto Hahn 1964

I am a physicist and have nothing to do with politics.

Letter to Otto Hahn 1938

Science makes people reach for truth and objectivity; it teaches people to accept reality, with wonder and admiration, not to mention the deep awe and joy that the natural order of things brings to the true scientist.

Interview 1964

You must not blame us scientists for the use to which war technicians have put our discoveries.

Interview with Eleanor Roosevelt 1945

A life that has been full of work and love, and has been lived with integrity, is a good life.

Interview 1964

I have often said that I am not a politician, but a physicist. But I have also said that I believe that scientists have a responsibility to speak out when they see injustice.

Speech 1946

The discovery of nuclear fission was a great scientific achievement, but it also brought with it a great responsibility.

Speech 1946

I believe that the future of humanity depends on our ability to use science for good, and not for evil.

Speech 1946

Physics is a beautiful science, and I have been very fortunate to be able to dedicate my life to it.

Interview 1964

The most important thing in science is to be curious and to ask questions.

Interview 1964

I have always believed that science should be used to improve the human condition.

Speech 1946

It is not enough to discover new things; we must also understand their implications.

Speech 1946

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, and it is one that I have always cherished.

Interview 1964

I have always been fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, and I have tried to unravel some of them through my work.

Interview 1964

Science is a collaborative effort, and I have been very fortunate to work with many talented colleagues.

Interview 1964

The most important thing is to never give up, even when faced with difficulties.

Interview 1964

I have always believed that women have a place in science, and I have tried to encourage young women to pursue careers in science.

Interview 1964

The world is full of wonders, and it is up to us to explore them.

Interview 1964

I have always been grateful for the opportunities that I have had, and I have tried to make the most of them.

Interview 1964

The most important thing is to be true to yourself and to your values.

Interview 1964