Quote by Charles Babbage
To those who have chosen the profession of medicine, a knowledge o

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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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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Knowledge
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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 powerful attraction exists, therefore, to the promotion of a study and of duties of all others engrossing the time most completely, and which is less benefited than most others by any acquaintance with science. – Charles Babbage

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A lot of history is just dirty politics cleaned up for the consumption of children and other innocents. – Richard Reeves

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We decry violence all the time in this country, but look at our history. We were born in a violent revolution, and weve been in wars ever since. Were not a pacific people. – James Lee Burke

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History shows that there are no invincible armies. – Joseph Stalin

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History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats. – B. C. Forbes

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Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected. – Jonathan Edwards

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Far from the madding crowd – Thomas Gray

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To choose a good book, look in an inquisitor’s prohibited list. – John Aikin

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