Quote by Charles Babbage
I am inclined to attach some importance to the new system of manuf

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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There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it becomes an object of ambition to be admitted on their list. – 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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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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Being a star has made it possible for me to get insulted in places where the average Negro could never hope to go and get insulted. – Sammy Davis, Jr.

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Im moving on. I should have made that clear when I made the announcement. I guess I wasnt clear. If people think youre leaving a show after all these years, you might be retiring. So I understand where theyre coming from, but I should have impressed the fact that I hope Im just moving on right now. – Regis Philbin

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We would not be interested in human beings if we did not have the hope of someday meeting someone worse off than ourselves. – Emile M. Cioran

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I hope you love birds too. It is economical. It saves going to heaven. – Emily Dickinson

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The goal seems to me at times just to be business first. – Laura Linney

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A Christian is nothing but a sinful man who has put himself to school for Christ for the honest purpose of becoming better. – Henry Ward Beecher

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