1912-1977, German Rocket Pioneer
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.
Wernher Von Braun – [Space]
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.
Wernher Von Braun – [Freedom]
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.
Wernher Von Braun – [Possibilities]
Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.
Wernher Von Braun – [Research]
There is just one thing I can promise you about the outer-space program — your tax-dollar will go further.
Wernher Von Braun – [Taxes and Taxation]
We can lick gravity but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.
Wernher Von Braun – [Gravity]