Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I have really worked, is mine.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by the American inventor Nikola Tesla means that the future will show the truth about people's work and what they have achieved. The present belongs to others, but the future, which Tesla has dedicated himself to, belongs to him. He believes his work and efforts will be recognized and appreciated in the years to come, even if it is not fully understood right now.
About Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American engineer, futurist, and inventor known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. He conducted a range of experiments, built the first wirelessly controlled boat, and pursued ideas for wireless lighting and power distribution, though he was unable to complete his ambitious Wardenclyffe Tower project.
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