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Inventions have long since reached their limit, and I see no hope for further development
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"Inventions have long since reached their limit, and I see no hope for further development"

- Ursula K. Le Guin

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In this quote, Ursula K. Le Guin is revealing her belief that human developments have reached their peak and there is no space for more improvement. She sees no hope for new discoveries or innovations that might exceed what has already been accomplished. This statement might be analyzed as a cynical view on the future of innovation and human development. Le Guin might be suggesting that society has ended up being stagnant and lacks the imagination and imagination to push beyond its present limitations. It also highlights the idea that there might be a limitation to human potential and that we have actually reached the end of our abilities in regards to creation.

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Ursula K. Le Guin This quote is written / told by Ursula K. Le Guin somewhere between October 21, 1929 and today. She was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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