The coming of the wireless era will make war impossible, because it will make war ridiculous.
Guglielmo MarconiRead
The more I work with the powers of Nature, the more I feel God's benevolence to man; the closer I am to the great truth that everything is dependent on the Eternal Creator and Sustainer; the more I feel that the so-called science, I am occupied with, is nothing but an expression of the Supreme Will, which aims at bringing people closer to each other in order to help them better understand and improve themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the connection between nature, science, and a divine benevolence that fosters human understanding and improvement.
Guglielmo Marconi's quote highlights the belief that as we engage more deeply with the natural world and scientific principles, we come to appreciate a divine benevolence that underlies our existence. He suggests that true science is a manifestation of a higher will, which serves not only to enlighten our minds but also to bring people together, encouraging mutual understanding and personal growth.
Themes
NatureScienceBenevolenceUnderstandingImprovement
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on environmental conservation, one might reference this quote to emphasize the intrinsic connection between nature and humanity's responsibility to protect it.
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