Rudolf Diesel
A German inventor and mechanical engineer, famous for the invention of the diesel engine.
Most quoted
"The use of vegetable oils for engine fuels may seem insignificant today. But such oils may become in the course of time as important as petroleum and the coal tar products of the present time."
— from Speech, 1912
"The internal combustion engine, in its present form, is a very inefficient machine. My aim is to create an engine that converts a much larger percentage of the fuel's energy into useful work."
— from Patent application for the Diesel engine, 1892
"My engine is designed to work with vegetable and seed oils, special fuel oils, and is therefore particularly adapted to the production of power in case of the interruption of the coal supply."
— from Exhibition Statement, 1900
All quotes by Rudolf Diesel (413)
I have dedicated my life to this work, and I have no regrets.
The future of energy is a complex puzzle, and I believe my engine is a crucial piece.
The beauty of engineering lies in its ability to transform abstract ideas into tangible realities.
I am driven by a relentless curiosity and a desire to understand the fundamental laws of nature.
The path to success is paved with failures, but each failure is a stepping stone to greater understanding.
I believe in the power of collaboration, even though much of my work has been solitary.
The world is on the cusp of a new industrial age, and I am proud to be a part of it.
My engine is not just a machine; it is a symbol of human ingenuity and progress.
The steam engine is a machine of the past. The internal combustion engine is the machine of the future.
My engine is not a steam engine, it is a heat engine, and it works on a completely different principle.
The Diesel engine will revolutionize industry and transportation.
I have not invented a new engine, but a new process for converting heat into work.
The Diesel engine is the most economical engine ever built.
My engine is capable of using a variety of fuels, including vegetable oils.
The future belongs to the internal combustion engine.
The Diesel engine will bring prosperity to all nations.
I have dedicated my life to the development of this engine.
The Diesel engine is a testament to the power of human ingenuity.
My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing my invention put to practical use.
The Diesel engine is not just a machine; it is a symbol of progress.
Contemporaries of Rudolf Diesel
Other Engineerings born within 50 years of Rudolf Diesel (1858–1913).