Hedy Lamarr

Inventor and Actress Austrian-American 1914 – 2000

Invented frequency-hopping technology basis for WiFi.

387 quotes

"Power without wisdom is dangerous; wisdom without courage is useless."
Power
"Money is important, but it is never more important than your integrity."
Money
"Health is the foundation upon which all other achievements rest."
Health
"Philosophy without action is mere intellectualism; action without philosophy is chaos."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the thoughts and dreams of those who came before us."
Literature
"History repeats itself because we fail to truly listen to its lessons."
History
"War never solved anything except to create new problems and new enemies."
War
"Motivation is temporary; discipline and purpose are permanent."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared to receive it through study and observation."
Inspiration
"Relationships thrive when both people choose growth over comfort."
Relationships
"Solitude is not loneliness—it is the sacred space where we meet ourselves."
Solitude
"Kindness is the most revolutionary act in an unkind world."
Kindness
"Strength is not about never falling; it's about rising every time you do."
Strength
"Fear is a compass pointing toward the things you need to do most."
Fear
"The future belongs to those who can envision it and work tirelessly to build it."
"Happiness is not a destination but a practice of choosing joy daily."
Happiness
"Friendship is the purest form of love, unencumbered by expectation or obligation."
Friendship
"Family is where we learn to be human; choose yours wisely."
Family
"My inventions were born from curiosity and nurtured by necessity."
Creativity
"To be ahead of your time is to be misunderstood—embrace this noble burden."
Inspiration
"The dual nature of my existence taught me that people are rarely one thing."
Life
"I spent half my life invisible to those who mattered, and the other half overexposed."
Solitude
"Beauty fades, but intelligence and wit compound with age."
Wisdom
"The greatest performances are those where the audience forgets they're watching an act."
Art
"Innovation requires the courage to be wrong publicly and learn loudly."
Courage
"I refused to be limited by what others believed I should be capable of."
Freedom
"The mind transcends the body; never forget this hierarchy of power."
Power
"Persistence is my middle name, though few recognized it at the time."
Perseverance
"Love is a frequency we all broadcast; the question is who receives it."
Love
"Technology should serve humanity, not the reverse."
Technology