It’s very dangerous to invent something in our times; ostentatious men of the other world, who are hostile to innovations, roam about angrily. To live in peace, one has to stay away from innovations and new ideas. Innovations, like trees, attract the most destructive lightnings to themselves.

Mehmet Murat Ildan
About This Quote

This quote brings to light the dangers of innovation. Innovation is an important part of our lives, but it is best when we use it in moderation. Too much innovation can cause problems for humanity and the environment. This quote about innovations is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. He used play with science and nature as a way of life and was known to invent the helicopter, underwater diving suit, and even a submarine.

Source: Galileo Galilei

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