The best dividends on the labor invested have invariably come from seeking more knowledge rather than more power.
First powered flight
Details
Context
Signed by both Wilbur and Orville in a letter.
Date / Period
1906
Category
PhilosophicalVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
1 source
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