Air Quote by John Wilkins
“Yet I do seriously and on good grounds affirm it possible to make a flying chariot in which a man may sit and give such a motion unto it as shall convey him through the air. And this perhaps might be made large enough to carry divers men at the same time, together with food for their viaticum and commodities for traffic.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Discovery of a World in the Moon, 1638
He argues that a manned flying vehicle is feasible, envisioning a large craft for multiple passengers and cargo.
In simple terms: Believes flying chariots could work.
Key Takeaway
Consider engineering possibilities.
Themes
innovation
transportation
visionary
Mood
speculative
optimistic
Type
historical
visionary
When to use this quote
- early flight experiments
- cargo transport concepts
- military logistics
- exploration missions
Key Concepts
aeronautics
mechanical design
Questions to Reflect On
- What engineering breakthroughs are needed for such a vehicle?
- How would society change with mass aerial transport?
A Different Perspective
Technological limits of the era made it impractical.
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