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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

Other quotes by Charles Babbage

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

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Hope
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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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Knowledge
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Charles Babbage
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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

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fitness
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Ambition is the immoderate desire for power. – Baruch Spinoza

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The power to question is the basis of all human progress. – Indira Gandhi

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I was now resolved to do everything in my power to defeat the system. – Oskar Schindler

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