Art Quote by Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle
“The Art of Flying is but newly invented, twill improve by degrees, and in time grow perfect; then we may fly as far as the Moon.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Letters to Voltaire, 1730
Human flight will improve gradually, eventually allowing travel to distant places like the Moon.
In simple terms: Flight will get better over time, maybe reaching the Moon.
Key Takeaway
Embrace incremental progress in technology.
Themes
innovation
exploration
technology
progress
ambition
Mood
optimistic
inspired
curious
Type
visionary
scientific
motivational
When to use this quote
- space travel
- aerospace engineering
- educational curricula
- public imagination
- policy planning
Key Concepts
aeronautics
incremental improvement
future potential
Questions to Reflect On
- What small steps can we take today to advance flight?
- How do societal attitudes affect aerospace investment?
A Different Perspective
Technological limits and safety concerns may delay such breakthroughs.
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