Tesla never married; he said his chastity was very helpful to his scientific abilities.:33 However, toward the end of his life, he told a reporter, "Sometimes I feel that by not marrying, I made too great a sacrifice to my work ..." There have been numerous accounts of women vying for Tesla's affection, even some madly in love with him.[citation needed] Tesla, though polite and soft-spoken, did not have any known relationships.
What characteristic did Tesla say helped his scientific abilities? Who reportedly wanted Tesla's company? When did Tesla admit to a reporter that maybe he'd sacrificed too much by not having a relationship?