Back then, the excise tax was designed to be a luxury tax for people who owned telephones. Votes: 6
Mike FitzpatrickThe telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to offer them a drink. Votes: 4
Fran LebowitzWords from the past: "It's a clever idea, Mr. Bell, but don't wire us, we'll wire you. Votes: 4
Robert BreaultFirst words on the first telephone - "Mr. Watson - come here - I want to see you." Votes: 4
Alexander Graham BellSaying that cultural objects have value is like saying that telephones have conversations. Votes: 0
Brian EnoA nerd is someone who uses a telephone to talk to other people about telephones. Votes: 0
Douglas Adams... ah, one favor: if he telephones again, tell him it's no use, that I've gone out ... Votes: 0
Alfonsina StorniFirst electricity, now telephones. Sometimes I feel as if I'm living in an H.G. Wells novel. Votes: 0
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