The system of nature, of which man is a part, tends to be self-balancing, self-adjusting, self-cleansing. Not so with technology.

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction.

What hath God wrought?

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as video in a single large American city in a single year. Not all bits have equal value.

I find out what the world needs, then I proceed to invent. My main purpose in life is to make money so that I can afford to go on creating more inventions.

Someday man will harness the rise and fall of the tides, imprison the power of the sun, and release atomic power.