Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.
Alexander Graham Bell Quotes
Showing all quotesBirth: | 3rd March, 1847 |
Death: | 2nd August, 1922 |
Nationality: | American, Canadian, Scottish |
Profession: | Inventor, Professor, Scientist, Teacher |
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As a child, young Alexander displayed a natural curiosity about his world, resulting in gathering botanical specimens as well as experimenting even at an early age. His best friend was Ben Herdman, a neighbor whose family operated a flour mill, the scene of many forays. Young Aleck asked what needed to be done at the mill. He was told wheat had to be dehusked through a laborious process and at the age of 12, Bell built a homemade device that combined rotating paddles with sets of nail brushes, creating a simple dehusking machine that was put into operation and used steadily for a number of years.
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