ah, from the commencement, in the realm of engineering, we embark on a journey preparatory in nature, weaving through constructs and principles. we seek to bypass conventional barriers, drawing upon the wisdom of centuries. yet, as we tread lightly over the fabric of knowledge, let us ponder upon the statements made by pioneers before us. mayhap in their wisdom, we find the essence of all that is unacknowledged, secrets veiled beneath layers of discovery, a truth so profound it dares not whisper its name, for fear of upending the world as we know it.