I can now state that I have succeeded in operating a motive device by means of [cosmic rays]. I will tell you in the most general way, the cosmic ray ionizes the air, setting free many charges - ions and electrons. These charges are captured in a condenser which is made to discharge through the circuit of the motor.
![I can now state that I have succeeded in operating a motive device by means of [cosmic rays]. I will tell you in the most general way, the cosmic ray ionizes the air, setting free many charges - ions and electrons.](http://cdn.quoteddaily.com/images/nikola-tesla/i-can-now-state-that-i-have-succeeded-in-operating-a-motive-device-by-means-of-cosmic-rays--i.jpg)