“I was, however, more interested in steam engines than in electric ones. In other words, I was more romantic than technical.”

“Prudence and justice tell me that in electricity and steam there is more love for man than in chastity and abstinence from meat.”

“I hope my work is more interesting and more intelligent than I am.”

“I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine.”

“In a relationship, the word 'sorry' is worth more than gold. However, the more it's mentioned the lesser your love and affection becomes.”

“Steam is the friend of man. Steam engines are very human. Their very weaknesses are understandable. Steam engines do not flash back and blow your face in. They do not short-circuit and rive your heart with imponderable electric force. They have arms and legs and warm hearts and veins full of warm vapour. Give us steam every time. You know where you are with steam.”

“I need words that mean more than they mean, words not just with height and width, but depth and weight and, and other dimensions that I cannot even name.”

“But remember this if nothing else: I love you more than there are words or stars. I love you more than there are thoughts and feelings. I love you more than there are seconds or moments gone or to come. I love you.”

“I like words more than numbers, and I always did.”

“I am not eccentric. It's just that I am more alive than most people. I am an unpopular electric eel set in a pond of catfish.”