Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Inventor: A person who makes an ingenious arrangement of wheels, levers and springs, and believes it civilization.

Inventor: A person who makes an ingenious arrangement of whe

Summary

This quote humorously defines an inventor as someone who creates clever mechanisms using wheels, levers, and springs, and sees it as a sign of progress. It suggests that inventors consider their creations to be advancements in civilization, implying that they contribute to the development and improvement of society. The quote playfully captures the idea that inventors believe their ingenuity and innovative creations have the potential to shape the world and bring about societal change.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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