Philo Farnsworth

Engineering United States 1906 – 1971 101 quotes

American inventor who developed the first fully electronic television system.

Quotes by Philo Farnsworth

Politics of invention: battles won in boardrooms, not just labs.

Memoir Excerpt 1939

Art imitates life, but technology recreates it.

Discussion 1953

The meaning of life? To create and connect.

Personal Letter 1967

In my youth, I sketched the future on a blackboard.

Recollection 1922

Quantum leaps begin with a single idea.

Scientific Paper 1946

Legacy is not in patents, but in changed lives.

Speech 1969

The inventor's wit: my TV idea was shocking, literally!

Joke in Interview 1933

Correspondence with rivals taught me respect for competition.

Letter Excerpt 1937

On death's door: I've seen the future; it's brighter than I imagined.

Last Words 1971

Philosophy of engineering: build bridges to tomorrow.

Essay 1951

Life's profound lesson: persistence outshines talent.

Journal 1943

In speeches, I urged ethical use of media.

Speech Excerpt 1956

Aphorism: Visionaries see what others dream.

Note 1921

Key work passage: The electron beam paints reality.

Major Invention Notes 1926

Witty comeback to doubters: Watch this space!

Anecdote 1930

Reflection: Fame is fleeting; impact eternal.

Interview 1964

On science: Nature's laws are our greatest teachers.

Lecture 1949

Humor in hardship: Patents are like children—troublesome but rewarding.

Letter 1935

Political observation: Innovation thrives in free societies.

Testimony 1957

Art of invention: Blend science with imagination.

Discussion 1961