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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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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An Edwardian lady in full dress was a wonder to behold, and her preparations for viewing were awesome. – William Manchester

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Russians can give you arms but only the United States can give you a solution. – Anwar Sadat

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Something as curious as the monarchy wont survive unless you take account of peoples attitudes. After all, if people dont want it, they wont have it. – Prince Charles

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A historian is often only a journalist facing backwards. – Karl Kraus, translated from German by Harry Zohn

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