I have learned to use the word “impossible” with the greatest caution.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that Wernher von Braun, a German scientist, has become very careful about using the word "impossible." He realized that things we once thought were impossible can actually be achieved if we work hard and keep an open mind. Just because something seems impossible at first, doesn't mean it really is. With determination and creativity, we can often find a way to make the "impossible" possible.
About Wernher von Braun
Wernher von Braun was a German-American aerospace engineer and space architect. He was a key figure in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany and later a pioneer of space exploration in the United States. Von Braun worked on the V-2 rocket and later helped launch the first American satellite, Explorer 1, as part of the U.S. space program.
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