Robert Fulton

The true test of an invention is its practical application.

Without experiment, there is no progress.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

I am not afraid of failure, for I know that every failure brings me closer to success.

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge.

My greatest ambition is to leave the world a little better than I found it.

The steamboat will open up the interior of this vast continent to commerce and civilization.

It is not enough to invent; one must also persuade the world of the utility of the invention.

The true measure of a man is not what he has, but what he does.

I have often been discouraged, but never disheartened.

The power of a single idea, when put into action, can change the world.

To conquer the elements, we must first understand them.

The greatest satisfaction comes from overcoming challenges.

I am a firm believer in the power of human ingenuity.

The future of transportation lies in steam.

Every great achievement is the result of patient and persistent effort.

The world is full of opportunities for those who are willing to seize them.

I have always sought to combine art with utility.

The success of my experiments has been due to careful observation and logical deduction.

To innovate, one must be willing to challenge established norms.