That the state of knowledge in any country will exert a directive influence on the general system of instruction adopted in it, is a principle too obvious to require investigation. Charles Babbage adoptcountrydirective 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
Telegraphs are machines for conveying information over extensive lines with great rapidity. Charles Babbage conveyextensivegreat Change image and share on social
Another mode of accumulating power arises from lifting a weight and then allowing it to fall. Charles Babbage accumulateallowarise 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
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 attributeeducationengland 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
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
