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“I think progress began to retrogress when Wilbur and Orville started tinkering around in Dayton and at Kitty Hawk, because I believe that two Wrights made a wrong.” quote by Ogden Nash
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“I think progress began to retrogress when Wilbur and Orville started tinkering around in Dayton and at Kitty Hawk, because I believe that two Wrights made a wrong.”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Ogden Nash, 20th century

The quote suggests that the Wright brothers' invention led to negative consequences, implying technological progress can have harmful side effects.

In simple terms: Progress can bring harm.

Key Takeaway

Consider both benefits and risks of innovation.

Themes

technology progress ethics

Mood

reflective critical

Type

cautionary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • aviation development
  • modern transportation
  • environmental policy
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

unintended consequences historical impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance innovation with responsibility?
  • What safeguards can prevent harmful outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Technological advances also create new problems.

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