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Quote by Charles Babbage
That science has long been neglected and declining in England, is

That science has long been neglected and declining in England, is not an opinion originating with me, but is shared by many, and has been expressed by higher authority than mine. – 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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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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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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Every discovery in science is a tacit criticism of things as they are. That is why the wise man is invariably called the fool. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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Science is nothing but perception. – Plato

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The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth. – Irving Langmuir

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Im an amateur science enthusiast. Im not even a professional enthusiast. I dont know anything I never even passed biology in high school. But I read the science section of the newspaper. – Dave Eggers

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Luxury is an ancient notion. There was once a Chinese mandarin who had himself wakened three times every morning simply for the pleasure of being told it was not yet time to get up. – Argosy

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