James Watt

Engineering Scottish 1736 – 1819 364 quotes

Improved the steam engine, enabling Industrial Revolution

Quotes by James Watt

Every experiment is a lesson.

Laboratory Notes 1760

The centrifugal governor regulates with precision.

Key Passage 1788

Knowledge is the parent of power.

Letter to Son 1798

I built my first model when I was young.

Autobiographical Excerpt 1750

Efficiency is the key to progress.

Engineering Observation 1780

The world owes much to the mechanic.

Speech 1808

A good instrument is worth a thousand words.

Comeback 1772

The sun's rays are the ultimate source.

Scientific Paper 1791

Perseverance conquers all difficulties.

Advice to Apprentice 1812

The steam engine will change the face of the earth.

Prophetic Statement 1785

I regret only that I have but one life to give to invention.

Last Words 1819

Mathematics is the language of the engineer.

Educational Note 1765

Innovation springs from necessity.

Aphorism 1776

The pump is the heart of the engine.

Technical Description 1769

Friendship is the greatest invention of all.

Letter to Boulton 1802

Heat and motion are convertible.

Key Passage from Major Work 1783

Age brings wisdom, but youth brings energy.

Reflection 1816

The lathe is indispensable.

Workshop Remark 1793

Curiosity is the engine of discovery.

Early Journal 1755

Success is measured in useful work done.

Interview 1804