Quote by Lord Mountbatten

No one person invented Mulberry. The knowledge that we had to have this floating harbor slowly grew.

No one person invented Mulberry. The knowledge that we had t

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This quote suggests that the concept of Mulberry, a floating harbor used during World War II, was not the result of an individual's invention but of cumulative knowledge. It emphasizes that the idea of building such a harbor evolved gradually over time, as various individuals contributed their knowledge and expertise. Rather than attributing the invention to one person, the quote highlights how knowledge and ideas progress collectively, forming an innovative solution like Mulberry.

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