Quote by H. Ross Perot

If we did not have such a thing as an airplane today, we would probably create something the size of N.A.S.A. to make one.

If we did not have such a thing as an airplane today, we wou

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This quote implies that if airplanes did not already exist, humans would still possess the same desire for flight and exploration. It suggests that the absence of airplanes would not discourage our innate curiosity, but rather motivate us to channel resources and expertise into crafting a means of air travel on a grand scale, symbolized by the reference to N.A.S.A. This quote highlights our inexorable drive for innovation and our determination to overcome challenges, suggesting that human ingenuity would find a way to achieve what we desire.

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