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Quote by Charles Babbage
Surely, if knowledge is valuable, it can never be good policy in a

Surely, if knowledge is valuable, it can never be good policy in a country far wealthier than Tuscany, to allow a genius like Mr. Daltons, to be employed in the drudgery of elementary instruction. – 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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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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Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must be worked for, studied for, thought for, and, more that all, must be prayed for. – Thomas Arnold

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To remove this obstacle I repeat or refer to such knowledge as has come under my notice, my own previously expressed views, and also describe and exhibit my last experiments and explain their novelty and utility. – Lawrence Hargrave

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My advice to women in general: Even if youre doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want – and dont allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. – Nicki Minaj

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Knowledge is never too dear. – Francis Walsingham

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