Lise Meitner

Physics Austrian-Swedish 1878 – 1968 485 quotes

Co-discovered nuclear fission

Quotes by Lise Meitner

It is not enough to be clever; one must also be kind.

Attributed

The discovery of fission opened a new chapter in human history, for better or for worse.

Writing 1963

I never considered myself a pioneer for women. I simply did my job.

Statement

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'

Often attributed, likely paraphrased

The responsibility of the scientist is to seek the truth and to warn of danger.

Speech 1946