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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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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Mathematician

Born: December 26th, 1792

Died: October 18th, 1871

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