“There is not the slightest possibility of such journeys.” -American astronomer F.R. Moulston on humans going to the moon (1935).
“Heavier than air flying machines are impossible.” – Lord Kelvin, President of the Royal Society of London (1895).
“The [atomic] bomb will never go off, and I speak as an expert in explosives.” -U.S. Admiral William D. Leahy to President Truman (1945).
“There is no reason for any individuals to have a computer in their home,” -Ken Olsen, founder of DEC computer company (1977).
Good motivation for entrepreneurs who get a lot of doors slammed in their face 🙂
The Art of Venture Capital 