I do not hesitate to state here for the world that there is no electrical principle or device which I have not conceived and substantially perfected in my own mind.
AC electrical system, inventor
From a letter or statement regarding patent disputes, exact source difficult to pinpoint but reflects his strong belief in his originality.
Late 19th / Early 20th century
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"Money does not represent such a value as man has placed in it. All my money I invested in inventions which enabled new inventions enabling an easier life for humanity."
Philosophical"The ideal of a true man is to lead a life of self-sacrifice and devotion to the welfare of others."
Strange & Unusual"Of all the frictional resistances, the one that most retards human movement is ignorance."
Philosophical"The world has been too slow to grasp the true significance of my inventions."
Controversial"Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I have really worked, is mine."
Philosophical