Quotes by Wernher von Braun

Wernher von Braun

Wernher von Braun

German-American rocket scientist and scientist

Lived from: 1912 - 1977

Category: Scientists Country: FlagGermany

Born: 23 march 1912 Died: 16 june 1977

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  • Basic research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing.
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  • Don't tell me that man doesn't belong out there. Man belongs wherever he wants to go - and he'll do plenty well when he gets there.
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  • I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution.
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  • It will free man from his remaining chains, the chains of gravity which still tie him to this planet. It will open to him the gates of heaven.
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  • Man is the best computer we can put aboard a spacecraft... and the only one that can be mass produced with unskilled labor.
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  • Our sun is one of 100 billion stars in our galaxy. Our galaxy is one of billions of galaxies populating the universe. It would be the height of presumption to think that we are the only living beings in that enormous immensity.
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  • Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.
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  • There is just one thing I can promise you about the outer-space program - your tax-dollar will go further.
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  • We can lick gravity but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.
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  • We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.
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What are the most famous quotes from Wernher von Braun?

The two most famous quotes from Wernher von Braun are:

  • "Basic research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing."
  • "Don't tell me that man doesn't belong out there. Man belongs wherever he wants to go - and he'll do plenty well when he gets there."

When did Wernher von Braun live?

Wernher von Braun was born in 1912 and died in the year 1977.