Nikola Tesla Quotes

"All that was great in the past was ridiculed, condemned, combated, suppressed — only to emerge all the more powerfully."

"The secret to true invention is solitude; it is only in complete silence and isolation that the most profound ideas can finally come to life."

"I am thankful for the opportunity to work on projects that I believe will change the world for the better."

"Amidst all distractions, books were always my most cherished companions."

"I am grateful for the friends who stood by me during my darkest hours, for their support was the light that kept me going."

"Let the current generation claim the immediate success of the present; I have labored for the future, and that is where my true ownership and legacy lie."

"The earth is a conductor of acoustic resonance; we can send messages through the ground itself if we tune our instruments correctly."

"A new idea must not be judged by its immediate results."

"Many are so consumed by the basic struggle for survival that they miss the higher purpose of existence."

"I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men."

"The hard work of the future will be the work of the mind."

"I had to fight against established systems to prove that alternating current was the superior method for powering the globe."

"Of all things, I liked books best."

"To create and to propagate... is the mission of man."

"The singular most important problem facing science is how to increase the overall energy of humanity."

"Mental power is a divine gift, and by tuning our minds to this truth, we align ourselves with that great power."

"I do not rush into actual construction; rather, I mature the idea entirely in my mind, refining every detail and correcting every fault before I ever touch a tool."

"The energy of the universe is infinite. We should be grateful for the abundance that surrounds us."

"Most people are too focused on the external world to notice the vast universe occurring within themselves."

"The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine."

"Light is not just illumination; it is music and sensory information that fills my entire being."

"Most human friction stems from ignorance; understanding one another's struggles is the only path to true unity and peace."

"Power can be transmitted without wires, allowing energy to be available anywhere on the globe, transforming our civilization."

"Of all the frictional resistances, the one that most retards human movement is ignorance."

"The world is a beautiful place, and I am thankful for the chance to contribute to its beauty through my work."

"The individual is ephemeral, races and nations come and pass away, but man remains."

"The history of science shows that theories are perishable. With every new truth that is revealed we get a better understanding of Nature."

"The evolution of mankind depends entirely on the continuous spark of invention."

"My mind is merely a receiver; the universe contains a core source of knowledge and inspiration from which I draw all my strength."

"Great invention demands such intense devotion that it rarely leaves room for the commitments of marriage."

"I do not count the hours I work; for me, it is not labor but the very essence of my existence and joy."

"Once wireless technology is fully realized, the entire planet will function as a singular, cohesive brain."

"Great moments are born from great opportunity."