George Riddell, 1st Baron Riddell

“ Radio is the nearest thing to witchcraft the world has seen as yet, but before long we may see even more surprising things. The wizards who devote their lives to these investigations may discover how to capture vibrations of the human voice and other sounds, without their being transmitted through a receiver. Then, again, they may learn to capture the speech of yesterday or the day before, or the day before that. It is said that they have already succeeded in capturing recent speeches. These are horrid thoughts! How complicated life will be! ”

“ And when it comes to listening to speeches we fully remember that the spoken word differs from the punted word. Many speeches dull to read are attractive to hear. Some human voices have remarkable powers of magnetism. The matter may not be inspiring, but the charm of the voice arrests attention. The Radio has the merit of preserving this interesting quality. Of course, it has the further advantage that, without appearing discourteous, you can cut off a dull speaker when you have had enough of him. ”

“ Owing to the ever-increasing complexity and strain of life, many people view the future with alarm. They gloomily prophesy more nerves and more lunatics. There is, however, no need for apprehension. Man is the most adaptable of all animals. And so far as concerns the Radio, you need never try yourself too high. When you have had enough, you can always say, "Good night, Radio." ”