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No flying machine will ever fly from New York to Paris
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"No flying machine will ever fly from New York to Paris"

- Orville Wright

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This quote by Orville Wright is a reflection of his hesitation towards the concept of a flying machine having the ability to travel from New York to Paris. He was a pioneer in the field of aviation and was one of the first to attempt to construct a successful airplane. His quote implies that he did not believe that a flying maker would ever have the ability to make such a long journey. He was likely referring to the fact that at the time, aircrafts were still in their infancy and had not yet had the ability to make such a long journey. His quote also shows his belief that the technology of the time was not advanced enough to make such a journey possible. His quote serves as a tip of the development that has been made in the field of aviation since his time and the incredible accomplishments that have been attained.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Orville Wright between August 19, 1871 and 1948. He/she was a famous Inventor from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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