Wernher von Braun

Rocket engineer, space program

Modern influential 99 sayings

Sayings by Wernher von Braun

The universe is an open book, and we are just learning to read it.

1960s — Metaphorical statement about scientific discovery
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I always had a passion for rockets, even as a child.

1960s — Autobiographical reflection
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The moon is a stepping stone to the stars.

1960s — Vision for future space exploration
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We are limited only by our imagination and our will to act.

1960s — Inspiring statement about human potential
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The exploration of space is a truly human endeavor.

1960s — Statement on the universal appeal of space travel
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My main interest is to make rockets that work.

1940s-1950s — Direct and pragmatic statement about his work
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I am a firm believer in the power of the human spirit.

1960s — Reflection on the achievements of space exploration
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The greatest adventure of all is to explore the unknown.

1960s — Inspiring quote about exploration
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We stand on the shoulders of giants.

1960s — Attributed, acknowledging previous scientific contributions
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I don't think there's any limit to what we can achieve in space.

1970s — Optimistic prediction about future space endeavors
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The space frontier is open to all who dare to dream.

1960s — Inspirational statement about access to space
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We are still in the infancy of space exploration.

1970s — Perspective on the early stages of space travel
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The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

1960s — General advice, often attributed to successful people
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I never gave up on my dream of space travel.

1970s — Reflection on his lifelong pursuit
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The sky is not the limit, it's just the beginning.

1960s — Inspirational statement about pushing boundaries
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We are all passengers on Spaceship Earth.

1960s — Attributed, promoting environmental awareness from a space perspective
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To achieve the impossible, you must first believe it is possible.

1960s — Motivational statement
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Space is a great equalizer.

1960s — Statement about the unifying potential of space exploration
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I never worked for Hitler. I worked for the rockets.

Post-WWII, 1950s-1970s — Controversial statement regarding his wartime work for Nazi Germany
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The future of humanity lies in space.

1970s — Strong belief in the necessity of space colonization
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