James Watt

I have been much occupied in contriving and executing various improvements.

The steam engine is a machine which will effect a great revolution in the arts and manufactures.

I have been much engaged in the construction of philosophical instruments.

The great object is to make the engine as perfect as possible.

I have been much employed in making drawings and calculations.

The steam engine is a machine which will be of infinite benefit to the public.

I have been much harassed by the want of money.

The great object is to make the engine as durable as possible.

I have been much engaged in the study of chemistry.

The steam engine is a machine which will enable us to overcome the greatest obstacles.

The great object is to make the engine as safe as possible.

I have been much engaged in the study of natural philosophy.

The steam engine is a machine which will extend the power of man.

I have been much employed in making observations on the phenomena of nature.

The great object is to make the engine as efficient as possible.

I have been much engaged in the study of mathematics.

The steam engine is a machine which will multiply the resources of the country.

I have been much employed in making calculations of the forces and motions of machines.

The great object is to make the engine as simple in its construction as possible.

I have been much engaged in the study of the arts and manufactures.