Dawn Quote by H. G. Wells
“I see knowledge increasing and human power increasing. I see ever-increasing possibilities before life, And I see no limits set to it at all, Existence impresses me as a perpetual dawn. Our lives, as I apprehend, are great in expectations.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World Set Free by H. G. Wells, 1914
Human knowledge and power grow without apparent limits, creating endless possibilities and a sense of perpetual new.
In simple terms: Knowledge and power keep expanding, offering endless possibilities.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the limitless potential of progress.
Themes
progress
possibility
human potential
future
optimism
Mood
hopeful
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- policy planning
- personal development
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
technological advancement
philosophical optimism
existential awe
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance endless ambition with ecological limits?
- What responsibilities come with boundless potential?
A Different Perspective
Assumes unlimited growth is sustainable, ignoring resource constraints.
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