Quote by Dorothy Thompson, The Courage To

Inventive man has invented nothing -- nothing from scratch. If he has produced a machine that in motion overcomes the law of gravity, he learned the essentials from the observation of birds.

Inventive man has invented nothing -- nothing from scratch.

Summary

This quote suggests that human inventions are not entirely original but rather inspired by observations from the natural world. It emphasizes that innovative individuals have not created anything entirely new, but rather built upon preexisting knowledge and observations. For example, if someone invents a machine that defies gravity, the basic principles behind it were likely learned from observing birds and how they are able to fly. The quote highlights the idea that human inventiveness is deeply rooted in our observations and understanding of nature.

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By Dorothy Thompson, The Courage To

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