Philo Farnsworth

Engineering United States 1906 – 1971 101 quotes

American inventor who developed the first fully electronic television system.

Quotes by Philo Farnsworth

I always believed in the power of hard work and perseverance.

Interview 1930

The beauty of science is in its ability to reveal the unknown.

Speech 1940

Don't let anyone tell you something can't be done.

Personal reflection 1920

The most important thing is to keep learning.

Interview 1950

I was just a curious kid who never stopped asking 'why?'

Personal reflection 1915

The world needs more dreamers and doers.

Speech 1930

My life's work was to bring images to life.

Retrospective interview 1960

The greatest satisfaction comes from creating something new.

Personal reflection 1940

I hope my invention will be used to enlighten and entertain.

Speech 1950

It all started with a furrow in a potato field.

Retrospective interview 1922

The greatest thrill in life is the discovery of the unknown.

Interview 1925

Television is not merely a mechanical device; it is a window to the world.

Speech 1930

Progress in science demands relentless curiosity and unyielding persistence.

Letter 1940

The human mind is the ultimate inventor; machines are but extensions of our thoughts.

Essay 1935

In the silence of the laboratory, ideas take flight.

Personal Journal 1920

True innovation comes from solving problems others deem impossible.

Interview 1950

Life's greatest rewards are found in the pursuit of knowledge.

Speech 1960

The screen of tomorrow will illuminate the minds of generations.

Patent Application Notes 1927

Failure is merely a step toward success in the inventor's journey.

Letter to Colleague 1932

We must harness technology to serve humanity, not enslave it.

Congressional Testimony 1945