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Engineers Quotes by Henry Petroski
- Engineers are not superhuman. They make mistakes in their assumptions, in their calculations, in their conclusions. That they make mistakes is forgivable; that they catch…
- A failed structure provides a counterexample to a hypothesis and shows us incontrovertibly what cannot be done, while a structure that stands without incident often…
- As engineers, we were going to be in a position to change the world - not just study it.
- The space shuttle was designed, at least in part, to broaden our knowledge of the universe. To scientists, the vehicle was a tool; to engineers,…
- Because they are so humbled by their creations, engineers are naturally conservative in their expectations of technology. They know that the perfect system is the…
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- Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems. — Scott Adams
- Normal people... believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough… — Scott Adams
- Such a system would be very, very expensive and laborious to have, given the kinds of border we have. Scientists and engineers… — Janet Napolitano
- Supporters of this fundamental change in immigration policy say we need to import more well-educated talent if we're to stay competitive. But… — Ronald Reagan
- Today scientists, technologists, businessmen, engineers don't have any personal responsibility for the consequences of their actions. — Bill Joy
- The Sappers really need no tribute from me; their reward lies in the glory of their achievement. The more science intervenes in… — Bernard Law Montgomery
- I have stated it plain, an' my argument's thus ( It's all one, says the Sapper) There's only one Corps which is… — Rudyard Kipling
- The Chinese are clearly inculcating the idea that science is exciting and important, and that's why they, as a whole-they're graduating four… — Bill Gates