Tracing Quotations
Nikola Tesla? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: The electrical engineer Nikola Tesla became famous via his inventions in the domains of alternating current and wireless communication. Apparently, he disliked broadcast radio programs. He considered radio to be a nuisance and a distraction which impeded his concentration. Would you please help me to find a citation? Quote …
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Nikola Tesla? Orrin E. Dunlap Jr.? Thomas P. Hughes? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: The famous inventor and futurist Nikola Tesla apparently said the following: Be alone, that is the secret of invention. Would you please help me to find a citation? Quote Investigator: In 1934 Nikola Tesla was interviewed in “The New York Times” by …
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Nikola Tesla? Apocryphal? Dear Quote investigator: The famous inventor Nikola Tesla envisioned a future in which human lives would be spared during warfare because advanced technology would allow the construction of fighting automatons. This would transform “battle into a mere spectacle” of machines in combat. Tesla hoped that the end of bloodshed would lead to …
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Nikola Tesla? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: Nikola Tesla was a brilliant inventor and showman with a science fictional mystique. The following ominous quotation is attributed to him: You may live to see man-made horrors beyond your comprehension. Would you please help to find a solid citation? Quote Investigator: The earliest strong match located by QI …
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