Gutenberg, Johannes
A German inventor who introduced mechanical movable type printing to Europe, initiating the printing revolution.
Most quoted
"Yes, it is a press, certainly, but a press from which shall flow in inexhaustible streams, the most abundant and most marvelous liquor that has ever flowed to relieve the thirst of men! Through it, God will spread His Word. A spring of truth shall flow from it: like a new star it shall scatter the darkness of ignorance, and cause a new light to shine upon mankind."
— from Attributed
"Yes, it is a press, certainly, but a press from which shall flow in inexhaustible streams, the most abundant and most marvelous liquor that has ever flowed to relieve the thirst of men! Through it, God will spread His Word. A spring of truth shall flow from it: like a new star it will scatter the darkness of ignorance, and cause a new light to shine among men."
— from Attributed, likely apocryphal but reflects his motivations, 1450
"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 holds the word of God; let us give wings to truth, that it may speed from soul to soul, from town to town, from kingdom to kingdom."
— from Attributed
All quotes by Gutenberg, Johannes (379)
The printing press is a miracle.
Through my invention, the world will be transformed.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.
My aim is to make knowledge accessible to all.
The printed word will endure for centuries.
I have given voice to the voiceless.
The art of printing is a gift from heaven.
Through books, wisdom will spread like wildfire.
The printing press is a tool for enlightenment.
I have brought light into the darkness of ignorance.
The power of the printed word is immeasurable.
My invention will foster learning and understanding.
The printed book is a testament to human ingenuity.
I have made knowledge a common possession.
The printing press is a revolution.
Through my work, the world will become a more informed place.
The printed word is a bridge to the future.
I have given humanity a new way to communicate.
The art of printing is a blessing to mankind.
My invention will break down barriers of knowledge.