Electricity Quote by Bram Stoker
““There are things done today in electrical science which would have been deemed unholy by the very man who discovered electricity, who would themselves not so long before been burned as wizards.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dracula, Bram Stoker, 1897
Early scientific advances were once considered blasphemous, showing how fear of the unknown can hinder progress.
In simple terms: New science once seemed unholy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity over fear.
Themes
science
fear
progress
belief
innovation
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public policy
- science communication
- technology adoption
Key Concepts
cultural resistance
paradigm shift
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance caution with curiosity?
- What modern discoveries might be feared today?
A Different Perspective
Some breakthroughs still face moral panic.
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