If another Messiah was born he could hardly do so much good as the printing-press.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The printing press spreads knowledge more than a Messiah. Technology aids humanity greatly.
- In plain terms
- Books and printing help more than a savior. Technology changes the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology empowers people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does tech replace leaders?
- What changes society most?
Another view
Leaders can inspire as much as books.
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