Money quote by Earl Warren

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Ben Franklin may have discovered electricity- but it is the man who invented the meter who made the money
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"Ben Franklin may have discovered electricity- but it is the man who invented the meter who made the money"

- Earl Warren

About this Quote

This quote by Earl Warren is a commentary on the importance of innovation and the potential for financial gain that comes with it. Ben Franklin might have discovered electricity, but it was the guy who developed the meter that was able to profit from the discovery and generate income. This quote is a suggestion that it is not always the individual who makes the initial discovery that reaps the rewards, however rather the person who is able to take the discovery and turn it into something practical and lucrative. Warren's quote is a tip that development and creativity can cause monetary success, which it is essential to think outside package and find ways to generate income from discoveries.

About the Author

Earl Warren This quote is written / told by Earl Warren between March 19, 1891 and July 9, 1974. He was a famous Judge from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Money. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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