Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, whose quotes have not lost their relevance even today, is an example of determination and tremendous patience. Born in 1857 in the city of Ryazan, suffered scarlet fever in childhood, after which he almost lost his hearing.
Life and art
Kostya has been fond of engineering since childhood. Movement without human intervention, the action of a spring on an object, strollers and locomotives - all these were homemade toys on a home loom. Impressed by the success of his son, the father sends the boy to Moscow, but it is not easy to enter the school. Having achieved nothing, Konstantin returns home, passes an exam for a teacher, and earns a living as a teacher.
It was during this period that Tsiolkovsky, quotes about the human patience of which we hear every day, completely devotes himself to the invention of mechanisms. A self-taught scientist did not create a rocket, but his idea of a jet engine (inertia creates energy) inspired Sergey Korolev and Andrey Tupolev, was a catalyst for inquisitive minds.
Human Illusions and Fears
Tsiolkovsky’s quotes about man and about himself are taken from life, born of reflection.
- Mankind has discovered the solar system. They study it, think that they are the owners. But this is a mistake. We can’t learn anything about space from one system, it’s like studying the ocean from one stone.
- New ideas are hard to support, but necessary. Not all people have such a precious property.
- My goal is to advance humanity forward. It gives me neither bread, nor rest, nor strength. But I hope that my work will allow society to gain power and mountains of bread.
- Courage must be developed, not surrendered at the first failure. The reasons for these failures can simply be eliminated.
- After exercises in the water and walks, I am younger, and most importantly, massage and give freshness to my brain.
- Everyone can achieve everything if he thinks it is possible.
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, quotes about space and possibilities
The main thing for the inventor has always been science and its advancement. The desire to know the cosmos gave the most daring ideas meaning and strength. Theoretical astronautics was born when a scientist proved the necessity of using rocket "trains" and the use of several stages for a rocket.
- Our planet is our cradle. But you need to get out of the cradle.
- Space is such an endless mechanism that it creates the illusion of freedom of action.
- Creating a rocket is not an end in itself, but only a way to penetrate into space.
- What is impossible today will become common tomorrow.
- In the beginning there was only a thought and a fairy tale, then calculation and opportunity, but the finished object crowns everything.
- Time is possible and exists, but not yet open, because we do not know where to look for it.
- The whole experience of accumulated knowledge is insignificant in comparison with what we will never know.
Death as part of nature
The connection with the vast space, great ideas and achievement made Tsiolkovsky cynical. Death, no matter how terrible for us, in comparison with the universe, is but a phenomenon. In the pursuit of excellence, Tsiolkovsky, whose quotes about his death look shocking, expresses himself quite definitely.
- If you know nature, the fear of death becomes immaterial.
- I always strive for excellence. This also applies to people. You can take care of rapists, insane, crippled, but to prevent the appearance of their offspring, they will fade away in possible happiness.
- A person gravitates his life to 30-50 years, the difference depends on the conditions of existence. What contradictions can artificial shutdown of life cause at will? After all, doctors say that there are quick and painless ways.
Being an optimist in life, Tsiolkovsky Konstantin Eduardovich with quotes about the perfection of the world diluted his works, books, lessons and lectures. Teaching physics, he inspired the action of not only his students, but also friends.