At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged. Charles Babbage abridgecontrivancehuman Change image and share on social
The difference between a tool and a machine is not capable of very precise distinction; nor is it necessary, in a popular explanation of those terms, to limit very strictly their acceptation. Charles Babbage acceptationcapabledifference Change image and share on social
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 affordassistancebranch Change image and share on social
The fatigue produced on the muscles of the human frame does not altogether depend on the actual force employed in each effort, but partly on the frequency with which it is exerted. Charles Babbage actualaltogetherdepend Change image and share on social
Some kinds of nails, such as those used for defending the soles of coarse shoes, called hobnails, require a particular form of the head, which is made by the stroke of a die. Charles Babbage callcoarsedefend Change image and share on social
The possessors of wealth can scarcely be indifferent to processes which, nearly or remotely have been the fertile source of their possessions. Charles Babbage fertileindifferentpossession Change image and share on social
I am inclined to attach some importance to the new system of manufacturing; and venture to throw it out with the hope of its receiving a full discussion among those who are most interestedin the subject. Charles Babbage attachdiscussionfull share on social
Telegraphs are machines for conveying information over extensive lines with great rapidity. Charles Babbage conveyextensivegreat Change image and share on social
The economy of human time is the next advantage of machinery in manufactures. Charles Babbage advantageeconomyhuman Change image and share on social
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward. Charles Babbage abilityattractioncircumstance share on social
