Wilhelm Röntgen quotes

I did not think; I investigated. (Wilhelm Röntgen)
We shall see what we shall see. We have the start now; the developments will follow in time. View quote
Wilhelm Röntgen
Having discovered the existence of a new kind of rays, I of course began to investigate what they would do. ... It soon appeared from tests that the rays had penetrative power to a degree hitherto unknown. View quote
Wilhelm Röntgen
It seemed at first a new kind of invisible light. It was clearly something new, something unrecorded. View quote
Wilhelm Röntgen
I am pursuing my investigations, and as fast as my results are verified I shall make them public. View quote
Wilhelm Röntgen
In a few minutes there was no doubt about it. Rays were coming from the tube which had a luminescent effect upon the paper. View quote
Wilhelm Röntgen
I am not a prophet, and I am opposed to prophesying. I am pursuing my investigations, and as fast as my results are verified I shall make them public. View quote
Wilhelm Röntgen