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Ford Model-T"That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced."

Scientific American, January 2, 1909.

Lord Kelvin "Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible."

Lord Kelvin, British mathematician and physicist, president of the British Royal Society, 1895, now available in Latitude Gear.

Ferdinand Foch"Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value."

Marechal Ferdinand Foch, Professor of Strategy, Ecole Superieure de Guerre, 1904.

Albert Einstein, genius - usually"There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable. It would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will."

Albert Einstein, 1932.

Edwin Drake, who's associates later changed their mind"Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You're crazy."

Associates of Edwin L. Drake refusing his suggestion to drill for oil in 1859.

Ken Olsen, who despite not liking PCs, has more clout about PCs than you do."There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home."

Ken Olsen, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corportation (DEC), maker of big business minicomputers, arguing against the PC in 1977.