“The practical success of an idea, irrespective of its inherent merit, is dependent on the attitude of the contemporaries. If timely it is quickly adopted; if not, it is apt to fare like a sprout lured out of the ground by warm sunshine, only to be injured and retarded in its growth by the succeeding frost.”
"as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything."
- Nikola Tesla
Inspiration
"Our virtues and our failures are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more."
- Nikola Tesla
Adversity
"I could only achieve success in my life through self-discipline, and I applied it until my wish and my will became one."
- Nikola Tesla
Success
"Be alone, that is the secret of invention; Be alone—that is when ideas are born."
- Nikola Tesla
Creativity
"Be alone, that is the secret of invention; be alone, that is when ideas are born."
- Nikola Tesla
Creativity
"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."
- Charlie Munger
Wisdom
"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."
Wisdom
"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."
Wisdom
"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."
- Bridger Winegar
Wisdom
"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
- Zimbabwean Proverb
Wisdom