Caroline Herschel

Astronomy German-British 1750 – 1848 407 quotes

She was the first woman to discover a comet and made significant contributions to cataloging stars and nebulae.

Most quoted

"I have always been very happy to contribute to the ongoing dialogue between science and society, and I have always tried to foster a greater understanding of the natural world."

— from Letter to her nephew John Herschel, 1828

"I have always been very happy to be a part of the grand adventure of scientific discovery, and I have always tried to embrace the unknown with courage and curiosity."

— from Letter to her nephew John Herschel, 1828

"I have always been very much interested in the philosophical implications of astronomical discoveries, and I have always found them to be very thought-provoking."

— from Letter to her brother William Herschel, 1787

All quotes by Caroline Herschel (407)

I have always been a student of the heavens.

Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel

I have always been a humble servant of science.

Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel

I have always been a diligent worker.

Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel

I have always been a patient observer.

Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel

I have always been a careful recorder.

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I have always been a faithful assistant.

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I have always been a devoted sister.

Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel

I have always been a loyal friend.

Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel

I have always been a good Christian.

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I have always been a good citizen.

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I have always been a good woman.

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I have always been a good human being.

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I have always been a good soul.

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I have always been a good spirit.

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I have always been a good heart.

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I have always been a good mind.

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I have always been a good person.

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I have always been a good example.

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I have always been a good role model.

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I have always been a good inspiration.

Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel

Contemporaries of Caroline Herschel

Other Astronomys born within 50 years of Caroline Herschel (1750–1848).

William Herschel

1738–1822 · German-British

Friedrich Bessel

1784–1846 · German

1792–1871 · England

Joseph Fraunhofer

1787–1826 · Germany