Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur) — "We were not looking for fame, but we were looking for knowledge."
We were not looking for fame, but we were looking for knowledge.
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Attributed to Orville Wright, reflecting their scientific motivation.
Date: c. 1900s
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