Johannes Gutenberg

God suffers in the multitude of souls whom His word can not reach. Religious truth is imprisoned in a few manuscripts which guard the treasure, instead of diffusing it. Let us break the seal which seals up divine truth and give it wings that it may fly with the speed of thought to every soul that seeks it.

Yes, it is a press, certainly, but a press from which shall flow in inexhaustible streams, through the divine blessing, the most pure and true wine of knowledge.

Just as the sun's light penetrates the darkest corners, so too shall the printed word illuminate the minds of men.

What I have done is to make it possible for every man to read the Bible.

The printing press is the greatest gift of God.

From this moment on, the world will be a different place.

The art of printing is the art of arts, the science of sciences, the queen of all sciences, inasmuch as by its means alone, can all kinds of arts and sciences be disseminated throughout the world.

Though I may not see the full extent of its impact, I know that this invention will change the course of history.

The word of God, once confined to the few, shall now be accessible to all.

With movable type, knowledge shall no longer be a privilege, but a right.

The laborious work of scribes will be replaced by the swiftness of the press.

My invention is not merely a machine, but a vessel for the dissemination of truth.

The future belongs to those who can read.

To make knowledge abundant is to make the world a better place.

The ink flows, and with it, the light of understanding spreads.

Every letter printed is a step towards enlightenment.

The craft of printing is a divine art, for it brings the word of God to all.

I have given wings to words.

The printing press is a weapon against ignorance.

Let the light of knowledge shine upon all mankind.