Isambard Kingdom Brunel

I am a man of action, not of words.

I have always been guided by the principle of utility.

The public will always reward enterprise and skill.

I am not afraid to take risks.

The engineer's true reward is the satisfaction of a job well done.

I have always aimed at producing works that will stand the test of time.

The public will always prefer quality over cheapness.

I am a great believer in the power of perseverance.

The engineer must be a man of courage and determination.

I have always endeavoured to make my works as beautiful as they are useful.

The public will always be willing to pay for excellence.

I am not content with mediocrity.

The engineer is the architect of the future.

I have always been a champion of innovation and progress.

The public will always appreciate a well-executed project.

I am not an engineer, I am a designer.

I don't think much of the English climate. I prefer the weather.

My father was an engineer, and I am an engineer. It is a family failing.

The public are asses, and I am their driver.

I have been accused of being a visionary. I only wish I had a vision.