Guglielmo Marconi

Engineering Italian 1874 – 1937 404 quotes

Pioneer of long-distance radio transmission

Quotes by Guglielmo Marconi

The wireless will be a great factor in preventing wars, because it will make it impossible for nations to keep their secrets.

Interview with a journalist 1912

The future of wireless communication lies in the development of shorter wavelengths.

Technical paper 1916

It is not enough to invent; one must also make it practical and useful.

Attributed

The sea is a great conductor of electricity, and this is why wireless works so well over water.

Early lectures 1898

I have never been discouraged by the difficulties. I have always believed that they could be overcome.

Attributed

The wireless will bring the world closer together, making it a smaller and more interconnected place.

Public statement 1900

I am sometimes asked if I believe in the possibility of communicating with other planets. I see no scientific reason why it should not be possible.

Interview 1920

The human voice will one day be transmitted across the oceans without wires.

Prediction 1906

The most important thing is to keep experimenting. You never know what you will discover.

Attributed

The wireless is not merely a scientific curiosity; it is a vital necessity for modern life.

Public address 1910

I have always been more interested in the practical application of science than in pure theory.

Nobel Prize acceptance speech 1909

The aether is not a figment of the imagination; it is a physical reality, though we do not yet fully understand it.

Scientific discussions 1900

The wireless will be a great aid to navigation, allowing ships to communicate with each other and with shore.

Early proposals 1899

The greatest satisfaction comes from seeing your ideas put into practical use for the benefit of humanity.

Attributed

The development of wireless telegraphy has been a triumph of perseverance over skepticism.

Speech after transatlantic success 1902

I believe that the day will come when every home will have a wireless receiver, bringing news and entertainment from around the world.

Prediction about radio 1925

The short waves, which were once thought to be useless, are proving to be the most valuable for long-distance communication.

Technical paper 1923

The wireless is a force for peace, as it makes it more difficult for nations to isolate themselves and harbor hostile intentions.

Public statement 1912

The true inventor is one who can see the practical application of a scientific principle before others.

Attributed

The future of wireless is limitless. We are only at the beginning of what it can achieve.

Late career reflections 1930