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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

Topics: Between Capable Difference Distinction Explanation Limit Machine Necessary Nor Popular Precise Strictly Terms Those Tool Very

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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

Topics: Am Among Attach Discussion Full Hope Importance Inclined Manufacturing Most New Out Receiving Some Subject System Those Throw Venture Who I Am

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In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.

~Charles Babbage

Topics: Ability Attraction Cannot Circumstance Coupled England Even Exertion Fail Hold Law Obtaining Out Profession Reward Seems Strongest Talent Though Which

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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

Topics: Arising Becomes Economy Frequent Important Increase Instruments Larger Machines More Smaller Striking Turning Use Velocity

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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.

~Charles Babbage

Topics: Defending Die Form Head Kinds Made Nails Particular Require Shoes Some Stroke Those Used Which

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The accumulation of skill and science which has been directed to diminish the difficulty of producing manufactured goods, has not been beneficial to that country alone in which it is concentrated; distant kingdoms have participated in its advantages.

~Charles Babbage

Topics: Accumulate Advantages Alone Been Beneficial Concentrated Country Difficulty Diminish Directed Distant Goods Kingdoms Producing Science Skill Which

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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

Topics: Actual Altogether Depend Does Each Effort Employed Exerted Fatigue Force Frame Frequency Human Muscles Partly Produced Which

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

~Charles Babbage

Topics: Been Fertile Indifferent Nearly Possessions Processes Remotely Scarcely Source Wealth Which

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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

Topics: Affairs Animals Between Carry Considerable Importance Matter Men Military Move Particularly Proportion Velocity Weights Which

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The public character of every public servant is legitimate subject of discussion, and his fitness or unfitness for office may be fairly canvassed by any person.

~Charles Babbage

Topics: Any Character Discussion Every Fairly Fitness His Legitimate May Office Person Public Servant Subject

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Mathematician

Born: December 26th, 1792

Died: October 18th, 1871

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