One of the greatest inventors there has been in the history of mankind is Nikola Tesla. A born-genius, Tesla gave the modern world its first model of alternating current system. He got over 300 patents throughout his lifetime. His inventions like the famous Tesla coil, the AC motor, and work in the field of wireless lighting, radio and x-rays has been path-breaking. Like all geniuses, the man was not without his eccentricities and suffered from extreme obsessive-compulsive tendencies. We bring you some pearls of wisdom by the man that will fire up the genius in you. 

1. Success comes to those who wait.  

“A new idea must not be judged by its immediate results.” 

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2. We are a sum total of our experiences. 

“As I review the events of my past life, I realize how subtle are the influences that shape our destinies.” 

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3. Most geniuses are loners. 

“Be alone, that is the secret of invention; 

Be alone, that is when ideas are born.” 

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4. Humans need new toys every day. 

“We crave for new sensations but soon become indifferent to them. The wonders of yesterday are today common occurrences.” 

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5. The most memorable words from the genius.

“I don't care that they stole my idea. I care that they don't have any of their own.” 

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6. Word. 

 “My method is different. I do not rush into actual work. When I get an idea I start at once building it up in my imagination. I change the construction, make improvements, and operate the device entirely in my mind.” 

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7. Insanity and genius have always had a connection. 

 “One has to be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.” 

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8. The answers lie within. 

“Most persons are so absorbed in the contemplation of the outside world that they are wholly oblivious to what is passing on within themselves.”

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9. Reality is subjective. 

“What one man calls God, another calls the laws of physics.” 

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10. Imitation is the biggest form of flattery. 

“Marconi is a good fellow. Let him continue. He is using seventeen of my patents.” 

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11. What's your vibe today? 

“If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” 

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