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 animalfrequentlygenerally 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
There are few circumstances which so strongly distinguish the philosopher, as the calmness with which he can reply to criticisms he may think undeservedly severe. Charles Babbage calmnesscircumstancecriticism Change image and share on social
The half minute which we daily devote to the winding-up of our watches is an exertion of labour almost insensible; yet, by the aid of a few wheels, its effect is spread over the whole twenty-four hours. Charles Babbage aiddailydevote 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
Perhaps it would be better for science, that all criticism should be avowed. Charles Babbage avowcriticismscience Change image and share on social
Surely, if knowledge is valuable, it can never be good policy in a country far wealthier than Tuscany, to allow a genius like Mr. Dalton's, to be employed in the drudgery of elementary instruction. Charles Babbage countrydaltondrudgery Change image and share on social
Errors using inadequate data are much less than those using no data at all. Charles Babbage datumerrorinadequate Change image and share on social
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 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
