The test of good education is seeing how it behaves in a fight.
George Bernard ShawRead
It is a press, certainly, but a press from which shall flow in inexhaustible streamsThrough it, God will spread His Word. A spring of truth shall flow from it: like a new star it shall scatter the darkness of ignorance, and cause a light heretofore unknown to shine amongst men.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the transformative power of the printing press in spreading knowledge and enlightenment.
Johannes Gutenberg emphasizes the revolutionary impact of the printing press as a tool for disseminating information and ideas. By comparing it to a spring of truth and a new star, he illustrates how this invention will illuminate minds, eradicate ignorance, and foster a more informed society, ultimately allowing God's Word to reach a broader audience.
Themes
Printing PressKnowledgeTruthEnlightenmentEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education, one might say, 'As Gutenberg stated, the printing press shall flow in inexhaustible streams of knowledge.'
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