"It is true I had been successful on a small scale in overcoming one of the main difficulties in the new process, but there was still much to invent, and much that at that period I necessarily knew nothing about"

Henry Bessemer was describing his development of the Bessemer procedure, an approach of mass-producing steel. He was acknowledging that he had been successful in overcoming among the main troubles in the process, but that there was still much to be done. He was likewise acknowledging that at the time, he necessarily understood absolutely nothing about the other elements of the procedure that he had yet to invent. This quote reveals that Bessemer was humble and knowledgeable about his own restrictions, but likewise identified to continue innovating and pushing the limits of what was possible. He was confident in his capability to eventually get rid of the remaining difficulties and develop a successful process. His quote is a testimony to his aspiration and decision to produce something that would change the steel industry.