Until man duplicates a blade of grass, nature can laugh at his so-called scientific knowledge.
Light bulb, phonograph, inventor
A humbling and somewhat poetic statement about the limits of human science.
Late 19th - early 20th century (approximate)
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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"Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure."
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Controversial"I am a good listener, but I also have a great deal of patience."
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Strange & Unusual