Ordinary people who know nothing of phonetics or elocution have difficulties in understanding slow speech composed of perfect sounds, while they have no difficulty in comprehending an imperfect gabble if only the accent and rhythm are natural.
Alexander Graham BellI have had the feeling that a properly constructed flying-machine should be capable of being flown as a kite; and conversely, that a properly constructed kite should be capable of use as a flying-machine when driven by its own propellers.
Alexander Graham BellMan is an animal which, alone among the animals, refuses to be satisfied by the fulfillment of animal desires.
Alexander Graham BellIt is the man who carefully advances step by step...who is bound to succeed in the greatest degree.
Alexander Graham Bell