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Quote by Nikola Tesla

“The progressive development of man [has as its] ultimate purpose the complete mastery of mind over the material world.”

Quote by Nikola Tesla

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Nikola Tesla (July 10, 1856 - January 7, 1943) was a renowned inventor and engineer from Croatia, who later moved to the United States. He is best known for his significant contributions to the fields of electrical transmission and wireless communication. more

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