Theodore von KÃ¡rmÃ¡n Quotes

A collection of quotes by Theodore von KÃ¡rmÃ¡n.

Theodore von KÃ¡rmÃ¡n (1881-1963) was a Hungarian-American aerospace engineer and physicist. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the field of aerodynamics and aerospace engineering. Von KÃ¡rmÃ¡n played a significant role in the development of supersonic and hypersonic flight, as well as rocket propulsion. He co-founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in the United States and was a key contributor to the formation of NASA. Von KÃ¡rmÃ¡n's pioneering work in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics laid the foundation for modern aviation and space exploration.

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.

Theodore von KÃ¡rmÃ¡n