“Electric power is everywhere present in unlimited quantities and can drive the world's machinery without the need of coal, oil, gas, or any other of the common fuels.”
About this quote
Say it plainly: scarcity is often an excuse, not reality. Look at habits, systems, and choices before blaming lack of resources. Take responsibility and build the technology and skills that make abundance practical. Stop defending the status quo; do the work that replaces excuses with results.
When to use it
- Use the line in a board meeting to cut through hand-wringing and demand plans that move from fossil fixes to electric solutions.
- Share it with engineers and say: prototype now — stop debating limits and start building systems that harvest available energy.
- Remind yourself when planning a career pivot: stop waiting for permission or perfect timing and train for roles in clean energy.
- Bring it up in community or policy discussions to force a choice between protecting old industries and investing in scalable, electric infrastructure.