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