"Man is the result of slow growth; that is why he occupies the position he does in animal life. What does a pup amount to that has gained its growth in a few days or weeks, beside a man who only attains it in as many years."
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born inventor and engineer associated with the development of practical telephony. He also worked on communication systems for the deaf and on aeronautics and hydrofoils. He remains a central historical figure in communications technology.