Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Engineer & Entrepreneur British 1806 – 1859

Built revolutionary steamships and railways across Britain.

376 quotes

"Time is the most valuable commodity we possess."
Time
"The engineer who does not know history is doomed to repeat its mistakes."
History
"I have never been afraid to take risks in pursuit of my vision."
Adventure
"The greatest discoveries are made by those who dare to question."
Knowledge
"Work is the price of success."
Work
"I believe in the power of human ingenuity."
Imagination
"Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to maintain a good attitude while waiting."
Patience
"The mark of a true engineer is the ability to solve problems others thought impossible."
Success
"I have always believed that if you dream it, you can build it."
Dreams
"The greatest satisfaction comes from creating something that serves humanity."
Gratitude
"I would rather be ashes than dust."
Life
"The engineer must be part artist, part scientist, and part visionary."
Creativity
"Success is not measured by wealth, but by the impact of your work."
Success
"I fear nothing but my own limitations."
Fear
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Hope
"Every problem contains within itself the seeds of its own solution."
Wisdom
"I have spent my life pushing the boundaries of what is possible."
Adventure
"The engineer is the translator of the scientist's theories into practical reality."
Science
"True leadership is inspiring others to believe in your vision."
Leadership
"I have never doubted my ability to accomplish my goals."
"The greatest pleasure is in the completion of a monumental task."
Happiness
"I design not for today, but for the ages."
"Perseverance is the key that opens all doors."
Perseverance
"The mind of man is capable of anything because everything is in it."
Imagination
"I believe in the triumph of the human spirit."
Inspiration
"The engineer's duty is to serve society through innovation."
Justice
"I have always chosen the harder right over the easier wrong."
Courage
"The greatest achievements require the greatest sacrifices."
Perseverance
"I build not monuments to myself, but monuments to the future."
"The power to create is the greatest power of all."
Power