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
Whenever the work is itself light, it becomes necessary, in order to economize time, to increase the velocity. Charles Babbage economizeincreaselight Change image and share on social
It will be readily admitted, that a degree conferred by an university, ought to be a pledge to the public that he who holds it possesses a certain quantity of knowledge. Charles Babbage admitconferdegree 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
In mathematics we have long since drawn the rein, and given over a hopeless race. Charles Babbage drawhopelesslong 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
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. Charles Babbage affairanimalcarry Change image and share on social
Those from whose pocket the salary is drawn, and by whose appointment the officer was made, have always a right to discuss the merits of their officers, and their modes of exercising the duties they are paid to perform. Charles Babbage appointmentdiscussdraw share on social
Telegraphs are machines for conveying information over extensive lines with great rapidity. Charles Babbage conveyextensivegreat Change image and share on social
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 authoritydeclineengland Change image and share on social
