As in nature, all is ebb and tide, all is wave motion, so it seems that in all branches of industry, alternating currents - electric wave motion - will have the sway.
Interpretation
Nature and industry are both governed by cycles of ebb and flow.
Nikola Tesla's quote draws a parallel between the natural world and the realm of industry, suggesting that just as nature experiences cycles of ebb and flow, so too does the progress and operation of industries. He emphasizes the significance of alternating currents, likening them to waves that dominate both the natural landscape and technological advancements, thereby illustrating the interconnectedness of nature and progress in human endeavors.
In practice
In a speech about innovation, one might quote Tesla to emphasize how new technologies arise in cycles.
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