I think that Ingersoll had all the attributes of a perfect man, and, in my opinion, no finer personality ever existed. Judging from the past, I cannot help thinking that the intention of the Supreme Intelligence that rules the world is to ultimately make such a type of man universal.

To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.

There is always a better way.

When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.

Two per cent. is genius, and ninety-eight per cent. is hard work.

I am not overly impressed by the great names and reputations of those who might be trying to beat me to an invention. It's their 'ideas' that appeal to me. I am quite correctly described as 'more of a sponge than an inventor

Everyone steals in commerce and industry. I've stolen a lot, myself. But I know how to steal! They don't know how to steal!