Edwin Howard Armstrong
An American electrical engineer who invented FM radio and made significant contributions to radio technology.
Most quoted
"The radio art is a peculiar one. It is not like the telephone, where you can talk to one person. It is like a public address system, where you talk to everybody, whether they want to listen or not."
— from Biography of Edwin Howard Armstrong
"The only real security is not insurance or money or a job, not a house and furniture, or a retirement fund. The only real security is the ability to produce, to create, to invent."
— from Attributed
"I could never accept findings based almost exclusively on mathematics. It ain't ignorance that causes all the trouble in this world. It's the things people know that ain't so."
— from Attributed
All quotes by Edwin Howard Armstrong (356)
The world needs better communication, and I believe my inventions can provide it.
The fight for my patents has been a long and arduous one, but I will not yield.
My greatest joy is in the act of creation, of bringing something new into existence.
The established powers often resist change, even when it's for the better.
I am driven by a desire to understand and to improve.
The clarity of FM radio is astonishing. It's like hearing music for the first time.
I often find solace in my laboratory, away from the noise of the world.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, regardless of the obstacles.
I have always believed that the truth will ultimately prevail.
The radio industry is too focused on short-term gains and not enough on long-term progress.
My work is not just about technology; it's about connecting people and enriching lives.
The legal battles have taken a heavy toll on my health and my spirit.
I hope that my contributions will be remembered for their impact on humanity.
The struggle for justice is never easy, but it is always worth fighting for.
I have always tried to be fair and honest in my dealings, even when others were not.
The world of invention is a lonely one, but also incredibly rewarding.
I am confident that FM will eventually triumph, despite all the opposition.
The joy of discovery is what keeps me going, even in the darkest times.
I have dedicated my life to this work, and I have no regrets.
The future of radio is not in more power, but in better quality.
Contemporaries of Edwin Howard Armstrong
Other Inventions born within 50 years of Edwin Howard Armstrong (1890–1954).