Philo Farnsworth

Engineering United States 1906 – 1971 101 quotes

American inventor who developed the first fully electronic television system.

Quotes by Philo Farnsworth

There's no reason why we shouldn't have a television set in every home in the country.

Interview 1930

I've got it! I've got it! I've got it!

Laboratory exclamation 1927

We're going to make a picture that moves.

Conversation with high school teacher 1922

Television is a gift from God, and it will be used for good or ill, depending on the will of man.

Interview 1950

The problem with television is that people will watch anything you put on it.

Interview 1960

I didn't invent television to watch quiz shows.

Personal reflection 1960

The future of television is in education.

Speech 1950

I never thought I'd see the day when television would be used to sell soap.

Personal reflection 1950

It's not enough to invent something; you have to make it work.

Interview 1930

The greatest satisfaction is in seeing your ideas come to life.

Personal reflection 1940

I was just a farm boy with an idea.

Interview 1950

The most important thing is to never give up.

Interview 1930

I believe that television can be a powerful force for good in the world.

Speech 1950

The real challenge is not in inventing something, but in making it practical.

Interview 1940

I just wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill.

Personal reflection 1920

My greatest regret is that I didn't get to see television used for more educational purposes.

Personal reflection 1960

The electron is a wonderful thing.

Laboratory exclamation 1927

It was a long and difficult road, but it was worth it.

Interview 1930

I hope that television will bring people closer together.

Speech 1950

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

Personal reflection 1920