"There will one day spring from the brain of science a machine or force so fearful in its potentialities, so absolutely terrifying, that even man, the fighter, who will dare torture and death in order to inflict torture and death, will be appalled, and so abandon war forever"
- Thomas Edison
About this Quote
This quote by Thomas A. Edison speaks with the potential of science to create a maker or force so powerful that it would be too scary for even the most solidified warriors to face. He suggests that this maker or force would be so destructive that it would cause humanity to abandon war forever. This quote talks to the power of science and technology and how it can be used to create something so effective that it could possibly end war. It likewise speaks with the potential of science to develop something that could be used for good or for wicked, depending upon how it is utilized. Ultimately, this quote acts as a warning to be cautious with the power of science and technology and to use it properly.
This quote is written / told by Thomas Edison between February 11, 1847 and October 18, 1931. He was a famous Inventor from USA.
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