Quote by: Robert Fulton

The fear of meeting the opposition of envy, or the illiberality of ignorance is, no doubt, the frequent cause of preventing many ingenious men from ushering opinions into the world which deviate from common practice. Hence for want of energy, the young idea is shackled with timidity and a useful thought is buried in the impenetrable gloom of eternal oblivion.


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  • NameRobert Fulton
  • DescriptionAmerican engineer
  • BornNovember 14, 1765
  • DiedFebruary 24, 1815
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionEngineer; Inventor; Painter; Submariner