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Characteristics Quote by Edwin Land

“Over the years, I have learned that every significant invention…” quote by Edwin Land — Download Open image

“Over the years, I have learned that every significant invention has several characteristics. By definition it must be startling, unexpected, and must come into a world that is not prepared for it. If the world were prepared for it, it would not be much of an invention.”

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