Quote by Wendell Phillips

What gunpowder did for war the printing press has done for the mind.

What gunpowder did for war the printing press has done for t

Summary

This quote, often attributed to American writer Wendell Phillips, draws a parallel between the impact of gunpowder on warfare and the printing press on the human mind. It suggests that just as gunpowder revolutionized warfare by providing a powerful weapon, the printing press revolutionized human knowledge and communication by facilitating the spread of information and ideas. It implies that the printing press has had a transformative effect on society, enabling the dissemination of knowledge and the democratization of information, much like gunpowder changed the dynamics of warfare.

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