John Smeaton

“It is contrary to the usual practice of professional men to give their opinions upon each other's work unless regularly called upon in the way of their profession.”

― John Smeaton (1724-1792)

"Stone, wood and iron are wrought and put together by mechanical methods, but the greatest work is to keep right the animal part of the machinery."

― John Smeaton (1724-1792)

"In my intercourse with mankind, I have always found those who would thrust theory into practical matters to be, at bottom, men of no judgement and pure quacks."

― John Smeaton (1724-1792)