Famous quote by Wilbur Wright

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The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who... looked enviously on the birds soaring freely thro
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"The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who... looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space... on the infinite highway of the air"

- Wilbur Wright

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The quote by Wilbur Wright speaks to the timelessness of the human desire to fly. It recommends that this desire has actually been passed down through generations, from our ancestors who looked up to the birds in the sky with envy. They longed to experience the very same freedom and sense of exploration that the birds had, to be able to soar through the air on an infinite highway. This quote speaks with the power of the human creativity and the desire to explore and experience the world in a new method. It also speaks to the power of our forefathers, who had the ability to pass down this imagine flight to future generations. The quote is a reminder of the value of looking to the past for inspiration and of the power of our dreams.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wilbur Wright between April 16, 1867 and May 30, 1912. He/she was a famous Inventor from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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