Albert Einstein Quotes

The wing structure of the hornet, in relation to its weight, is not suitable for flight, but he does not know this and flies anyway.

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• The wing structure of the hornet, in relation to its weight, is not suitable for flight, but he does not know this and flies anyway.

  

  Albert Einstein
  • Structure
  • Wing
  • Hornet