Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Engineer & Entrepreneur British 1806 – 1859

Built revolutionary steamships and railways across Britain.

376 quotes

"All my life I have been harassed and opposed, but I have never let it stop me."
Perseverance
"A man who says a thing cannot be done is always interrupted by a man doing it."
Motivation
"I have always considered it honourable to admit an error when detected."
Truth
"The engineer's first concern is not the saving of money, but the saving of time."
Time
"Whatever I have done, I have done with all my might."
Strength
"I must confess I am not fond of slow processes - life is too short."
Time
"The true measure of a man is what he does when no one is watching."
"Difficulties are only opportunities in disguise for those with the courage to face them."
Courage
"I have learned that patience is not the absence of action, but right timing."
Patience
"The mind of man is capable of anything - because everything is in it."
Imagination
"We must learn to walk before we can run, but running is our destiny."
Knowledge
"Every great achievement begins with the decision to try."
Success
"I believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible."
Creativity
"The beauty of engineering is that it transforms vision into reality."
Beauty
"To do great work, one must first believe great work is possible."
Faith
"I have no time for men who sit around waiting for opportunities to come to them."
Work
"The world advances because some men refuse to accept limitations."
Inspiration
"Perfection is not an accident - it is the result of unwavering dedication."
Success
"I would rather attempt something great and fail than attempt nothing and succeed."
Dreams
"Innovation requires the courage to be wrong."
Creativity
"The greatest battles are fought not with swords, but with determination."
Strength
"When faced with an obstacle, go around it, go over it, or go through it - but move forward."
Perseverance
"I have never been afraid to challenge what others believe to be impossible."
Courage
"The mind is the master architect of our destiny."
Philosophy
"Small minds discuss people; great minds discuss ideas and problems."
Wisdom
"Every moment wasted is a moment stolen from your future."
Time
"Success is not about what you achieve, but how many lives your achievement touches."
"The greatest gift we can give is not money, but our time and effort."
Kindness
"I have learned more from my failures than from my successes."
Education
"The true engineer builds not just structures, but a better future."
Leadership