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Charles Babbage Quotes

To those who have chosen the profession of medicine, a knowledge of chemistry, and of some branches of natural history, and, indeed, of several other departments of science, affords useful assistance Picture Quote #1

A tool is usually more simple than a machine; it is generally used with the hand, whilst a machine is frequently moved by animal or steam power Picture Quote #1

Another mode of accumulating power arises from lifting a weight and then allowing it to fall Picture Quote #1

I am inclined to attach some importance to the new system of manufacturing; and venture to throw it out with the hope of its receiving a full discussion among those who are most interestedin the subject Picture Quote #1

In turning from the smaller instruments in frequent use to the larger and more important machines, the economy arising from the increase of velocity becomes more striking Picture Quote #1

It will be readily admitted, that a degree conferred by an university, ought to be a pledge to the public that he who holds it possesses a certain quantity of knowledge Picture Quote #1

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Some kinds of nails, such as those used for defending the soles of coarse shoes, called hobnails, require a particular form of the head, which is made by the stroke of a die Picture Quote #1

I have no desire to write my own biography, as long as I have strength and means to do better work Picture Quote #1

The difference between a tool and a machine is not capable of very precise distinction; nor is it necessary, in a popular explanation of those terms, to limit very strictly their acceptation Picture Quote #1

The fatigue produced on the muscles of the human frame does not altogether depend on the actual force employed in each effort, but partly on the frequency with which it is exerted Picture Quote #1

The possessors of wealth can scarcely be indifferent to processes which, nearly or remotely have been the fertile source of their possessions Picture Quote #1

The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they carry, is a matter of considerable importance, particularly in military affairs Picture Quote #1

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There are few circumstances which so strongly distinguish the philosopher, as the calmness with which he can reply to criticisms he may think undeservedly severe Picture Quote #1

There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it becomes an object of ambition to be admitted on their list Picture Quote #1

A powerful attraction exists, therefore, to the promotion of a study and of duties of all others engrossing the time most completely, and which is less benefited than most others by any acquaintance with science Picture Quote #1

Whenever the work is itself light, it becomes necessary, in order to economize time, to increase the velocity Picture Quote #1

If we look at the fact, we shall find that the great inventions of the age are not, with us at least, always produced in universities Picture Quote #1

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To those who have chosen the profession of medicine, a knowledge of chemistry, and of some branches of natural history, and, indeed, of several other departments of science, affords useful assistance (Charles Babbage Quotes) A tool is usually more simple than a machine; it is generally used with the hand, whilst a machine is frequently moved by animal or steam power (Charles Babbage Quotes) Another mode of accumulating power arises from lifting a weight and then allowing it to fall (Charles Babbage Quotes) I am inclined to attach some importance to the new system of manufacturing; and venture to throw it out with the hope of its receiving a full discussion among those who are most interestedin the subject (Charles Babbage Quotes) In turning from the smaller instruments in frequent use to the larger and more important machines, the economy arising from the increase of velocity becomes more striking (Charles Babbage Quotes) It will be readily admitted, that a degree conferred by an university, ought to be a pledge to the public that he who holds it possesses a certain quantity of knowledge (Charles Babbage Quotes) Some kinds of nails, such as those used for defending the soles of coarse shoes, called hobnails, require a particular form of the head, which is made by the stroke of a die (Charles Babbage Quotes) I have no desire to write my own biography, as long as I have strength and means to do better work (Charles Babbage Quotes) The difference between a tool and a machine is not capable of very precise distinction; nor is it necessary, in a popular explanation of those terms, to limit very strictly their acceptation (Charles Babbage Quotes) The fatigue produced on the muscles of the human frame does not altogether depend on the actual force employed in each effort, but partly on the frequency with which it is exerted (Charles Babbage Quotes) The possessors of wealth can scarcely be indifferent to processes which, nearly or remotely have been the fertile source of their possessions (Charles Babbage Quotes) The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they carry, is a matter of considerable importance, particularly in military affairs (Charles Babbage Quotes) There are few circumstances which so strongly distinguish the philosopher, as the calmness with which he can reply to criticisms he may think undeservedly severe (Charles Babbage Quotes) There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it becomes an object of ambition to be admitted on their list (Charles Babbage Quotes) A powerful attraction exists, therefore, to the promotion of a study and of duties of all others engrossing the time most completely, and which is less benefited than most others by any acquaintance with science (Charles Babbage Quotes) Whenever the work is itself light, it becomes necessary, in order to economize time, to increase the velocity (Charles Babbage Quotes) If we look at the fact, we shall find that the great inventions of the age are not, with us at least, always produced in universities (Charles Babbage Quotes)

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