Quote#Wisdom
The rage for railroads is so great that many will be laid in parts…
Quote byGeorge Stephenson · 1781–1848
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to Joseph Sandars (December 1824).
English (original)
The rage for railroads is so great that many will be laid in parts where they will not pay.
— George Stephenson
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