Every living being is an engine geared to the wheelwork of the universe. Though seemingly affected only by its immediate surrounding, the sphere of external influence extends to infinite distance.

The desire that guides me in all I do is the desire to harness the forces of nature to the service of mankind.

The spread of civilisation may be likened to a fire; first, a feeble spark, next a flickering flame, then a mighty blaze, ever increasing in speed and power.

When natural inclination develops into a passionate desire, one advances towards his goal in seven-league boots.

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

I am even grateful to Einstein and others because through their erroneous theories they lead mankind away from that dangerous path I followed.

I have harnessed the cosmic rays and caused them to operate a motive device.