Nikola Tesla

I am trying to develop a new principle of propulsion, which will enable us to travel at speeds far exceeding those of present-day aircraft.

The human race is destined to achieve great things, but only if it can overcome its present limitations.

The greatest discoveries are made by those who are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom.

I have devoted my life to the service of humanity, and I have no regrets.

The day will come when man will be able to communicate with other planets.

The greatest tragedy of mankind is that it has not yet learned to live in peace with itself.

I am not a dreamer, I am a practical inventor.

The greatest achievements of mankind have been made by those who have dared to dream the impossible.

The world is a stage, and we are all actors in it.

I have no doubt that the future will bring even greater discoveries than those of the past.

The human mind is capable of achieving anything it can conceive.

The greatest power in the universe is the power of the human mind.

I have always been a man of science, and I have always believed in the power of reason.

The greatest gift that we can give to humanity is the gift of knowledge.

The future of mankind depends on its ability to harness the forces of nature for the good of all.

I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything.

The spread of civilisation may be likened to a fire; first, a feeble spark, next a flickering flame, then a mighty blaze, ever increasing in speed and power.

Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain. The ultimate purpose is the complete mastery of mind over the material world, the harnessing of human nature to human needs.

Money does not represent such a value as men have placed upon it. All my money has been invested into experiments with which I have made new discoveries enabling mankind to have a little easier life.

If your hate could be turned into electricity, it would light up the whole world.