Quote#God & Faith
The world is now rapidly advancing in light, in knowledge, in power…
Quote byElisha Gray · 1835–1901
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Nature's Miracles (1900), Energy and vibration: energy, sound, heat, light, explosives (1900); Fords, Howard & Hulbert, p. 237.
English (original)
The world is now rapidly advancing in light, in knowledge, in power to use the infinite gifts that the Creator has hidden in nature; but hidden only to stimulate and reward our seeking. Every man can help in this grand progress,--if not by research and positive thought-power, at least by grateful acceptance and realization of what is gained. Look forward!
— Elisha Gray
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