Quote by J. Robert Oppenheimer

I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.


I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.

Summary

This quote is attributed to J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the leading scientists involved in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. It reflects Oppenheimer's reaction to witnessing the use of the destructive power of nuclear weapons. The quote suggest a profound sense of remorse, understanding the devastating consequences of his creation and feeling the weight of responsibility for the immense loss of life that could result from these weapons.

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Death
By J. Robert Oppenheimer
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