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songs by heart without errors, as if she were reading them, although she was illiterate. She was a very hardworking and tidy woman, and a true artist in women's crafts. Her exceptionally beautiful embroideries, folk patterns, and laces were known throughout Lika. Women and girls from neighboring villages came to her to learn the skills of handcrafts, and she always gladly helped and taught them. Therefore, Đuka was well-known in the entire region, highly respected by everyone, and because of this, happy. For, the greatest reward for anyone is when their selfless work gains appreciation and love from those around.
Nikola Tesla Inherited His Inventive Gift from His Mother
While doing various tasks, not only household but also field work, Tesla’s mother often had to be inventive, making tools and other necessary items for the house and field herself.
In this resourcefulness, Đuka was a true inventor. She invented various devices and built them in a way that would serve her best. Among other things, she invented a very simple and practical device for making butter.
Her son Nikola noticed these inventive abilities, and following her example, he began to make, first the same things as she did, and then to invent various toys himself, which brought him amusement and joy.
Later, when Nikola, as a great scientist and inventor, was celebrated all over the world, he said that he had inherited his inventive abilities and inclinations from his mother.
Mothers, your children absorb what you do!
