Surely, if knowledge is valuable, it can never be good policy in a country far wealthier than — Charles Babbage
Whenever the work is itself light, it becomes necessary, in order to economize time, to increase the velocity. — Charles Babbage
Those from whose pocket the salary is drawn, and by whose appointment the officer was — Charles Babbage
There are few circumstances which so strongly distinguish the philosopher, as the calmness — Charles Babbage
The public character of every public servant is legitimate subject of discussion, and his — Charles Babbage
The possessors of wealth can scarcely be indifferent to processes which, nearly or remotely — Charles Babbage
The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they — Charles Babbage
The fatigue produced on the muscles of the human frame does not altogether depend on — Charles Babbage
The half minute which we daily devote to the winding-up of our watches is an exertion of — Charles Babbage
That science has long been neglected and declining in england, is not an opinion originating — Charles Babbage
The accumulation of skill and science which has been directed to diminish the difficulty of — Charles Babbage
The difference between a tool and a machine is not capable of very precise distinction — Charles Babbage
That the state of knowledge in any country will exert a directive influence on the general system — Charles Babbage
Some kinds of nails, such as those used for defending the soles of coarse shoes, called — Charles Babbage
Telegraphs are machines for conveying information over extensive lines with great rapidity. — Charles Babbage
On two occasions I have been asked, ‘pray, mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong — Charles Babbage
It will be readily admitted, that a degree conferred by an university, ought to be a pledge — Charles Babbage
It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that some portion of the neglect of science — Charles Babbage
In turning from the smaller instruments in frequent use to the larger and more important — Charles Babbage
In england, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction — Charles Babbage
I am inclined to attach some importance to the new system of manufacturing; and venture — Charles Babbage
Another mode of accumulating power arises from lifting a weight and then allowing it to fall. — Charles Babbage
A powerful attraction exists, therefore, to the promotion of a study and of duties of all others — Charles Babbage