The Man Who Fails To Carry

This saying is attributed to George Westinghouse in various collections but cannot be traced to a specific primary source; it should be regarded as of uncertain provenance. The sentiment is consistent with Westinghouse's documented approach to innovation: he filed his first major patent (the air brake) at age 22 and continued pursuing new projects — in natural gas distribution, electrical systems, and steam turbines — throughout his career despite repeated financial setbacks, including the loss of control of Westinghouse Electric in the 1907 financial panic.