That brain of mine is something more than merely mortal, as time… — Ada Lovelace | Printable Wall Art

“That brain of mine is something more than merely mortal, as time will show.”

Words by Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) — Mathematician regarded as the first computer programmer.

About this quote

Bold self-belief in one's intellect and potential impact. Ada Lovelace expresses confidence that her mathematical vision transcends ordinary human limits, and that future generations will recognise her extraordinary contribution. It speaks to foresight, ambition, and trusting one's unique mental faculties before the rest of the world catches up.

Lovelace wrote this in an 1843 letter to her mother, Lady Byron. It reflects her ambition while she was working on her ground-breaking mathematical notes for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.

People often hang this in a home office or study to encourage focus, ambition, and intellectual confidence.

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