Quote by Andre Maurois

We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity - romantic love and gunpowder.

We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humani

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that the Middle Ages are responsible for two negative developments in human history - the idea of romantic love and the invention of gunpowder. It implies that both these inventions have had far-reaching and detrimental consequences for society. The mention of "romantic love" could be seen as a critique of the unrealistic ideals it promotes, while "gunpowder" represents the destructive power it brought to warfare. By attributing these inventions to the Middle Ages, the quote reflects a cynical view of the period's contributions to human civilization.

By Andre Maurois

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