The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who... looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space... on the infinite highway of the air.
Interpretation
This quote reflects humanity's innate desire for freedom and innovation, inspired by the observation of nature.
Wilbur Wright's quote captures the essence of human aspiration and innovation. It suggests that the dream of flight is not just a modern invention but a profound idea inherited from our ancestors, who were captivated by the sight of birds soaring through the sky. This longing to overcome earthly limitations and explore the boundless possibilities of the air signifies a universal yearning for freedom and progress.
In practice
In conversations about human achievement at technological conferences.
I am an enthusiast, but not a crank in the sense that I have some pet theories as to the proper construction of a flying machine. I wish to avail myself of all that is already known and then, if possible, add my mite to help on the future worker who will attain final success.
Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.
I confess that in 1901 I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for fifty years.
The fact that the great scientist believed in flying machines was the one thing that encouraged us to begin our studies.
A dream, all a dream, that ends in nothing, and leaves the sleeper where he lay down, but I wish you to know that you inspired it.
My greatest mistake is that my dreams were too small.
Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, /May be refin'd and join th' angelic train.
Let new India arise out of peasants' cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler and sweeper.
I'm not interested, Larry, in being a perfect, plastic pop singer that looks great in bikinis and is on the cover of every magazine. I'm more interested in helping my fans to love who they are, and helping them to reject prejudice and reject those things that they're taught from society to not like themselves, to feel like freaks, that they're not wanted.
Be inspired with the belief that life is a great and noble calling; not a mean and groveling thing that we are to shuffle through as we can, but an elevated and lofty destiny.
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