Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Furnished as all Europe now is with Academies of Science, with nice instruments and the spirit of experiment, the progress of human knowledge will be rapid and discoveries made of which we have at present no conception. I begin to be almost sorry I was born so soon, since I cannot have the happiness of knowing what will be known a hundred years hence.

Furnished as all Europe now is with Academies of Science, wi

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This quote, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, expresses his belief in the potential of scientific progress and the regret of not being able to witness future discoveries. Franklin highlights the proliferation of scientific institutions and advanced tools in Europe, which he believes will lead to rapid advancements in human knowledge. He expresses a yearning to witness the unknown discoveries that future generations will unravel, showing his keen curiosity and optimism for the future of scientific exploration.

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