George Stephenson

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The rage for railroads is so great that many will be laid in parts where they will not pay.
- George Stephenson
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I am much obliged by the favourable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.
- George Stephenson
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The principles upon which a safety lamp might be constructed I stated to several persons long before Sir Humphrey Davy came into this part of the country.
- George Stephenson
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I am glad to learn that the Parliament Bill has been passed for the Darlington Railway.
- George Stephenson
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Where combination is possible, competition is impossible.
- George Stephenson
Collection: Competition
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I am much obliged by the favorable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.
- George Stephenson
Collection: Execution
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To tell you the truth although it would put £500 in my pockets to specify my own patent rails, I cannot do so after the experience I have had.
- George Stephenson
Collection: Pockets