George Stephenson Professions : Civil engineer Born : June 9, 1781 Died : August 12, 1848 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by George Stephenson Where combination is possible, competition is impossible. George Stephenson economics competition impossible 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 rail patents pockets 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 The rage for railroads is so great that many will be laid in parts where they will not pay. George Stephenson will where great pay 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 be-happy i-am me you I am glad to learn that the Parliament Bill has been passed for the Darlington Railway. George Stephenson learn i-am railway parliament 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 lamp safety long country Similar Authors Arthur M. Wellington civil-engineer Arthur Alfred Lynch civil-engineer Bernard Lietaer civil-engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel civil-engineer Henry Petroski civil-engineer Gustave Eiffel civil-engineer All Authors