Guglielmo Marconi

Engineering Italian 1874 – 1937 404 quotes

Pioneer of long-distance radio transmission

Quotes by Guglielmo Marconi

I have been able to send messages across the Atlantic, and I believe that in time we shall be able to send them to the moon.

Various speeches and interviews

The wireless telegraph will be a means of saving many lives at sea.

Early writings and statements

I have always been convinced that the day would come when wireless telegraphy would be used for commercial purposes.

Early writings and statements

The ether is a vast ocean, and we are only beginning to explore its possibilities.

Various speeches and interviews

Science is not an end in itself, but a means to an end.

Attributed, but reflects his philosophy

The future of wireless communication is limitless.

Various speeches and interviews

I did not invent the waves, but I found a way to make them useful.

Attributed, reflecting his practical approach

The greatest satisfaction comes from seeing one's ideas put into practice.

Attributed, reflecting his practical approach

Wireless telegraphy is a universal language.

Various speeches and interviews

The day will come when every ship will be equipped with wireless telegraphy.

Early predictions

My greatest hope is that wireless communication will contribute to peace among nations.

Various speeches and interviews

The difficulties are great, but the rewards are greater.

Attributed, reflecting his perseverance

I have never been discouraged by failures, for they are but stepping stones to success.

Attributed, reflecting his perseverance

The transmission of intelligence without wires is one of the greatest achievements of modern science.

Various speeches and interviews

The wireless will make it possible to communicate with distant lands, and to bring the world closer together.

Early writings and statements

I am but a humble worker in the field of science, but I am proud of what I have accomplished.

Attributed, reflecting his humility

The possibilities of wireless telegraphy are almost infinite.

Various speeches and interviews

My work has been a continuous struggle, but it has been a struggle worth fighting.

Attributed, reflecting his dedication

The most important thing is to have faith in your ideas and to work tirelessly to achieve them.

Attributed, reflecting his work ethic

Wireless telegraphy is not merely a scientific curiosity, but a practical utility.

Early writings and statements