The seeds of great discoveries are constantly floating aroun... - Hume, David

This quote is attributed to Hume, David.

"The seeds of great discoveries are constantly floating around us, but they only take root in minds well prepared to receive them."

Hume, David Creativity

Philosopher Scottish 1711–1776

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