Otto Hahn quotes

Otto Hahn, a renowned German chemist, was born on March 8, 1879. His groundbreaking contributions to nuclear chemistry still dominate the scientific community. Hahn is best known for his Nobel Prize-winning discovery of nuclear fission alongside Fritz Strassmann in 1938. This groundbreaking achievement revolutionized the understanding of atomic structures and paved the way for nuclear energy and weapons. Throughout his illustrious career, Hahn also made significant contributions to radiochemistry, radioactivity, and isotopes. His relentless pursuit of scientific excellence and dedication to advancing human knowledge continue to inspire generations of scientists. Learn more about Otto Hahn's fascinating life and scientific achievements here.

First we attacked the Russian soldiers with our gases, and then when we saw the poor fellows lying there, dying slowly, we tried to make breathing easier for them by using our own life-saving devices on them.

- Otto Hahn

I felt profoundly ashamed, I was very much upset.

- Otto Hahn

I knew that the Hague Convention prohibited the use of poison in war. I didn't know the details of the terms of the Convention, but I did know of that prohibition.

- Otto Hahn

At first the English were very surprised by our disregarding the Hague Convention. But from 1916 onward they used at least as much poison as we did.

- Otto Hahn