RE: It's A Quote
November 30, 2021 at 12:56 pm
(This post was last modified: November 30, 2021 at 12:58 pm by Gwaithmir.)
(November 29, 2021 at 11:50 pm)Oldandeasilyconfused Wrote:(November 29, 2021 at 8:49 pm)Gwaithmir Wrote: “Man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?” (Robert Browning)
Also bollocks, what with heaven [and hell] probably not existing and all.
In my experience the most powerful motivators are self interest and fear, with fear being the most reliable motivator.
In this context, he's talking about what's beyond humankind's present achievements and discoveries, not some supernatural realm. We're already reaching for the heavens. It's called the Space Program.
"The world is my country; all of humanity are my brethren; and to do good deeds is my religion." (Thomas Paine)