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I wish to God these calculations had been executed by steam.


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At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged.



What is there in a name? It is merely an empty basket, until you put something into it.

What is there in a name? It is merely an empty basket, until you put something into it.



For one person who is blessed with the power of invention, many will always be found who have the capacity of applying principles.

For one person who is blessed with the power of invention, many will always be found who have the capacity of applying principles.



As soon as an Analytical Engine exists, it will neccessarily guide the future course of science.

As soon as an Analytical Engine exists, it will neccessarily guide the future course of science.



An object is frequently not seen, from not knowing how to see it, rather than from any defect of the organ of vision.

An object is frequently not seen, from not knowing how to see it, rather than from any defect of the organ of vision.



The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they carry, is a matter of considerable importance, particularly in military affairs.

The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they carry, is a matter of considerable importance, particularly in military affairs.



If we look at the fact, we shall find that the great inventions of the age are not, with us at least, always produced in universities.

If we look at the fact, we shall find that the great inventions of the age are not, with us at least, always produced in universities.





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