Theodore von Kármán quotes

Everyone knows it takes a woman nine months to have a baby. But you Americans think if you get nine women pregnant, you can have a baby in a month. (Theodore von Kármán)
A scientist studies what is, whereas an engineer creates what never was. View quote
Theodore von Kármán
I came to realize that exaggerated concern about what others are doing can be foolish. It can paralyze effort, and stifle a good idea. One finds that in the history of science almost every problem has been worked out by someone else. This should not discourage anyone from pursuing his own path. View quote
Theodore von Kármán