Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Engineer & Entrepreneur British 1806 – 1859

Built revolutionary steamships and railways across Britain.

376 quotes

"I have never allowed failure to stop me from trying again."
Motivation
"The true measure of a man is what he does in the dark."
"I design with my head, but I build with my heart."
Art
"The greatest inventions solve the greatest problems."
"I believe that nature is the greatest teacher of all."
Nature
"The engineer must balance form with function."
Philosophy
"I have dedicated my life to making the impossible possible."
"The future is not something that happens to us; it is something we create."
Power
"I am inspired by the beauty of mathematics and engineering."
Beauty
"The greatest challenge is not technical, but human."
Wisdom
"I have always believed that failure is just success delayed."
Hope
"The engineer's greatest tool is his imagination."
Creativity
"I strive for excellence in all that I do."
Motivation
"The mark of genius is the ability to see what others cannot."
Imagination
"I have lived a life of purpose and passion."
Life
"The greatest structures are built on foundations of integrity."
Strength
"I believe in the progress of mankind through innovation."
"The engineer's responsibility is to future generations."
Justice
"I have never been content with mediocrity."
"The greatest beauty lies in simplicity and elegance."
Beauty
"I design for the people, not for profit."
"The true legacy is the knowledge passed on to others."
Education
"I have always believed that hard work pays dividends."
Success
"The engineer is the architect of the future."
Leadership
"I am motivated by the desire to leave the world better than I found it."
Inspiration
"The greatest satisfaction is in solving problems that matter."
Happiness
"I believe in the power of determination and hard work."
Perseverance
"The future is built by those who dare to dream."
Dreams
"I have lived without regret, pursuing my passions."
Life
"The greatest gift is the ability to create and innovate."
Gratitude