Lise Meitner

True scientific progress requires courage and perseverance.

The joy of discovery is an unparalleled experience.

We must never forget the human cost of scientific advancements.

The pursuit of knowledge is a universal human endeavor.

I am a physicist, and I have always tried to be a physicist. I have never thought of myself as a woman physicist.

You must not think that I am unhappy. I am not. I am only very tired.

I have always felt that a life without science is an empty life.

It is a terrible thing to have to leave one's home and one's work, but it is even more terrible to have to leave one's friends.

I am so glad that I have lived to see this. It is a wonderful thing to be able to understand the world a little better.

The discovery of nuclear fission was a great step forward, but it was also a great responsibility.

I have always tried to do my best, and I hope that I have succeeded.

It is not enough to discover something; one must also understand it.

I believe that science can help us to build a better world.

I have always been interested in the fundamental questions of physics.

The most important thing is to be honest with oneself and with others.

I have always tried to be a good person.

It is a great privilege to be able to work in science.

I have always been grateful for the opportunities that I have had.

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.

I have always believed in the power of reason.