Inventions are like babies. They are born out of a need and then they grow and mature with a lot of love, care and support. In honor of National Inventors Month, we have gathered some inspiring quotes from famous inventors that will motivate you to keep pushing boundaries and pursuing your inventions no matter what challenges come your way. From Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs, these quotes will remind you that being an inventor is both challenging and rewarding.

1. The inventor tries to meet the demand of a crazy civilization. — Thomas A

2. Only an inventor knows how to borrow, and every man is or should be an inventor. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

3. Only an inventor knows how to borrow, and every man is or should be an inventor. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

4. Inventors don’t have time for married life. — Nikola Tesla

5. In America the geography is sublime, but the men are not; the inventions are excellent, but the inventors one is sometimes ashamed of. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

6. Time is the only commodity we deal with which cannot be counterfeited, stolen or placed in inventory. Remember, time is irreplaceable. — Zig Ziglar

7. Inventors don’t have time for married life. — Nikola Tesla

8. Inventors don’t have time for married life. — Nikola Tesla

9. Taking inventory of mental assets and liabilities, you will discover that your greatest weakness is lack of self–confidence. — Napoleon Hill

10. The gross size of our talent inventories is less important than the net use of our talents? — Neal A. Maxwell

11. Only an inventor knows how to borrow, and every man is or should be an inventor. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

12. The inventor of The plow did more good than The maker of The first rosary–because, say what you will, plowing is better than praying. — Robert Green Ingersoll

13. Ab Americo Inventore …quasi Americi terram sive AmericamFrom Amerigo the discoverer …as if it were the land of Americus, thus America. — Martin Waldseemüller

14. Inventors don’t have time for married life. — Nikola Tesla

15. I am quite correctly described as ‘more of a sponge than an inventor….’ — Thomas A

16. Less emphasis on inventories, I think, may tend to dampen business cycles, because business cycles are typically in the grasp of inventory cycles and heavy industry cycles. — Paul A. Volcker

17. Time is the only commodity we deal with which cannot be counterfeited, stolen or placed in inventory. Remember, time is irreplaceable. — Zig Ziglar

18. Most inventors and engineers I’ve met are like me. They’re shy and they live in their heads. The very best of them are artists. And artists work best alone… — Steve Wozniak

19. Every inventor is a crackpot until his idea succeeds. — Mark Twain

20. The gross size of our talent inventories is less important than the net use of our talents? — Neal A. Maxwell

21. The inventor of The plow did more good than The maker of The first rosary–because, say what you will, plowing is better than praying. — Robert Green Ingersoll

22. If you don’t take inventory of your blessings, ingratitude will try to steal them from you. — Matshona Dhliwayo

23. I hope all of us may eventually be together in everlasting peace and bliss––except the inventor of the # telephone . — Mark Twain

24. Inventories can be managed, but people must be led. — Ross Perot

25. Ab Americo Inventore …quasi Americi terram sive AmericamFrom Amerigo the discoverer …as if it were the land of Americus, thus America. — Martin Waldseemüller

26. You know, you really don’t need a forensics team to get to the bottom of this. If you guys were the inventors of Facebook, you’d have invented Facebook. — Mark Zuckerberg

27. Inventories can be managed, but people must be led. — Ross Perot

28. My dad was an inventor, and I think I’ve always had a rosy view of technology, or at least its potential. — Scott McCloud

29. You need to do an inventory of yourself to discover your calling and purpose — Sunday Adelaja

30. Every inventor is a crackpot until his idea succeeds. — Mark Twain

31. Very learned women are to be found, in the same manner as female warriors but they are seldom or ever inventors. — Voltaire

32. Don’t sell based on inventory. Inventory based on who you want to sell. — Richie Norton

33. My dad was an inventor, and I think I’ve always had a rosy view of technology, or at least its potential. — Scott McCloud

34. A creative invitation is a combination of materials and context that intrigue children with a suggestion of play. — Rachelle Doorley, Tinkerlab: A Hands–On Guide for Little Inventors

35. Let the public throw bouquets to the inventors and in time we will all be happy. — Thomas A

36. Time is the only commodity we deal with which cannot be counterfeited, stolen or placed in inventory. Remember, time is irreplaceable. — Zig Ziglar

37. Nothing in nature is that even — man is the inventor of straight edges.

38. The inventors of tools enhance civilization, but the author of ideas enables them to invent. — Toba Beta, Master of Stupidity

39. Let the public throw bouquets to the inventors and in time we will all be happy. — Thomas A

40. Time is the only commodity we deal with which cannot be counterfeited, stolen or placed in inventory. Remember, time is irreplaceable. — Zig Ziglar

41. Take inventory of yourself, see if any remnants of fear are standing in your way. Then you may grow… because nothing, absolutely nothing, can stand in your way. — Napoleon Hill

42. My dad was an inventor, and I think I’ve always had a rosy view of technology, or at least its potential. — Scott McCloud

43. Ab Americo Inventore …quasi Americi terram sive AmericamFrom Amerigo the discoverer …as if it were the land of Americus, thus America. — Martin Waldseemüller

44. Always take an inventory of your life — Sunday Adelaja

45. No one is an inventor in the fashion business. Designers recreate fashion. — Tommy Hilfiger

46. Always take an inventory of your life — Sunday Adelaja

47. If you don’t take inventory of your blessings, ingratitude will try to steal them from you. — Matshona Dhliwayo

48. I hope all of us may eventually be together in everlasting peace and bliss––except the inventor of the # telephone . — Mark Twain

49. The inventor of The plow did more good than The maker of The first rosary–because, say what you will, plowing is better than praying. — Robert Green Ingersoll

50. Always take an inventory of your life — Sunday Adelaja

As an inventor, you have the ability to change the world. Whether you’re inventing a new product or service, or simply looking to make a difference, the power of invention is incredibly important. With the right frame of mind and creativity, anything is possible. So remember these inspiring quotes about inventors and let them guide you on your journey.