"I confess that in 1901 I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for fifty years"
- Wilbur Wright
About this Quote
Wilbur Wright's quote is a reflection of his own doubts and worries about the possibility of human flight. He was a pioneer in the field of air travel and was among the very first to try to build an effective aircraft. However, in 1901, he was still uncertain about the future of air travel and expressed his doubts to his bro Orville. He believed that it would take a minimum of fifty years before people would be able to fly. Wilbur's quote is a testament to his humbleness and his willingness to admit that he was incorrect. He was able to acknowledge that his own forecasts were wrong and that the future of air travel was much brighter than he had initially thought. Wilbur's quote is a pointer that even the most fantastic minds can be wrong and that progress is frequently unforeseeable. It is likewise a reminder that even the most enthusiastic dreams can come to life if we want to put in the hard work and devotion.
This quote is written / told by Wilbur Wright between April 16, 1867 and May 30, 1912. He/she was a famous Inventor from USA.
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"I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough to confess my errors and to retrace my steps"