Annie Jump Cannon

"I have always believed that astrophysics should be the most exciting of all the sciences."

"Classifying the stars has been the greatest achievement of my life."

"No human mind is capable of grasping the universe. We are like a little child entering a huge library."

"The universe is a wonderfully complicated place, and astronomy helps us understand our place in it."

"I have always felt that the stars speak to us of something greater than ourselves."

"Work is the most honorable thing in this world, when done with integrity."

"Every star has a story to tell, if we only learn to listen."

"The pursuit of knowledge is the most noble of all human endeavors."

"I have spent my life reading the history written in the stars."

"To understand the universe, one must first learn patience."

"The beauty of the night sky reminds us of our infinite possibilities."

"Science is not about finding easy answers, but asking better questions."

"Every discovery is a step forward in the journey of human understanding."

"The stars are our greatest teachers if we approach them with humility."

"I believe that women have as much capacity for scientific achievement as men."

"Time spent observing the stars is time well spent."

"The universe speaks a language of mathematics and light."

"Never let anyone convince you that your dreams are too ambitious."

"Hard work and dedication can overcome any obstacle."

"The telescope is a window into the mind of God."

"Classification is the beginning of all understanding."

"I have found my life's purpose in the study of celestial bodies."

"The night sky is democratic; it belongs to everyone."

"Courage is required to pursue science when the world doubts your abilities."

"Every person has within them the capacity for discovery."

"The stars connect us across time and space."

"I have never regretted the long hours spent in the observatory."

"Truth can be found in the light of distant stars."

"The universe is infinitely more complex and beautiful than we imagine."

"Education is the key that unlocks the mysteries of the universe."