What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a man is in that state of mind in which he knows exactly what he wants and is fully determined not to quit until he finds it.
Alexander Graham Bell Quotes
Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.
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| Birth: | 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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