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Nikola Tesla
Age: 86 †
Born: 1856
Born: July 10
Died: 1943
Died: January 7
Electrical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
Physicist
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Most certainly, some planets are not inhabited, but others are, and among these there must exist life under all conditions and phases of development.
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I have always been ahead of my time.
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The progressive development of man [has as its] ultimate purpose the complete mastery of mind over the material world.
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There is something within me that might be illusion as it is often case with young delighted people, but if I would be fortunate to achieve some of my ideals, it would be on the behalf of the whole of humanity. If those hopes would become fulfilled, the most exciting thought would be that it is a deed of a Serb.
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From childhood I was compelled to concentrate attention upon myself. This caused me much suffering, but to my present view, it was a blessing in disguise for it has taught me to appreciate the inestimable value of introspection in the preservation of life, as well as a means of achievement.
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We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.
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With a different form of wireless instrument devised by me some years ago it was found practicable to locate a body of metallic ore below the ground, and it seems that a submarine could be similarly detected.
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Every living being is an engine geared to the wheelwork of the universe. Though seemingly affected only by its immediate surrounding, the sphere of external influence extends to infinite distance.
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Science is but a perversion of itself unless it has as its ultimate goal the betterment of humanity.
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An inventor's endeavor is essentially lifesaving. Whether he harnesses forces, improves devices, or provides new comforts and conveniences, he is adding to the safety of our existence. He is also better qualified than the average individual to protect himself in peril, for he is observant and resourceful.
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My brain is only a receiver, in the Universe there is a core from which we obtain knowledge, strength and inspiration. I have not penetrated into the secrets of this core, but I know that it exists.
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Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more.
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I don't care that they stole my idea . . I care that they don't have any of their own
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The scientific man does not aim at an immediate result. He does not expect that his advanced ideas will be readily taken up. His work is like that of the planter — for the future. His duty is to lay the foundation for those who are to come, and point the way. He lives and labors and hopes.
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Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs the future, for which I really worked, is mine.
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I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men.
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We crave for new sensations but soon become indifferent to them. The wonders of yesterday are today common occurrences
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When wireless is fully applied the earth will be converted into a huge brain, capable of response in every one of its parts.
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The Buddhist expresses it in one way, the Christian in another, but both say the same: We are all one.
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No free energy device will ever be allowed to reach the market.
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