Quote by Charles Babbage
Another mode of accumulating power arises from lifting a weight an

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

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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

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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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In a world awash in debt, power shifts to creditors. – Fareed Zakaria

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Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the taking is empowerment in itself. – Gloria Steinem

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Power is the ability to get things done. – Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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It will make a weak man mighty. it will make a mighty man fall. It will fill your heart and hands or leave you with nothing at all. Its the eyes for the blind and legs for the lame. It is the love for hate and pride for shame. Thats the power of the gospel. – Ben Harper

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Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex… It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. – E. F. Schumacher

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