Absurd Quote by Thomas A. Edison
![“I told [Kruesi] I was going to record talking, and then have the machine talk back. He thought it absurd. However, it was finished, the foil was put on; I then shouted "Mary had a little lamb," etc. I adjusted the reproducer, and the machine reproduced it perfectly. On first words spoken on a…” quote by Thomas A. Edison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a75/thomas-a-edison-866_absurd_i-told-kruesi-i-was-going-to-record-talk_452681.jpg)
“I told [Kruesi] I was going to record talking, and then have the machine talk back. He thought it absurd. However, it was finished, the foil was put on; I then shouted "Mary had a little lamb," etc. I adjusted the reproducer, and the machine reproduced it perfectly. On first words spoken on a phonograph.”
About This Quote
Source Patent Journal: Phonograph Patent, 1877
Early experimentation proved that recorded sound could be reproduced, pioneering audio technology.
In simple terms: First successful sound recording and playback.
Key Takeaway
Innovate by testing bold ideas despite skepticism.
Themes
innovation
technology
perseverance
sound
Mood
historical
inventive
Type
scientific breakthrough
firsts
When to use this quote
- creating early recordings
- demonstrating technology
- securing patents
- public exhibitions
Key Concepts
phonograph
audio recording
mechanical engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you record today to test new tech?
- How does persistence change perception of “absurd” ideas?
A Different Perspective
Early devices were fragile and limited in fidelity.
