Charles Babbage

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

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In mathematics we have long since drawn the rein, and given over a hopeless race. ↗

— Charles Babbage

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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

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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

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Another mode of accumulating power arises from lifting a weight and then allowing it to fall. ↗

— Charles Babbage

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At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged. ↗

— Charles Babbage

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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

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It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that some portion of the neglect of science in England, may be attributed to the system of education we pursue. ↗

— Charles Babbage

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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

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Errors using inadequate data are much less than those using no data at all. ↗

— Charles Babbage

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