Samuel Insull Quotes

A collection of quotes by Samuel Insull.

Samuel Insull (1859-1938) was a British-born American business magnate who made significant contributions to the development of the electric utility industry. He started his career working for Thomas Edison and eventually became a prominent figure in the electric power industry. Insull revolutionized the industry by introducing the concept of centralizing power generation and transmitting electricity across long distances, thus making it accessible to a larger population. However, during the 1930s, his empire collapsed due to financial mismanagement, leading to a highly publicized and controversial downfall.