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
The public character of every public servant is legitimate subject of discussion, and his fitness or unfitness for office may be fairly canvassed by any person. Charles Babbage canvasscharacterdiscussion 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
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
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
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
A powerful attraction exists, therefore, to the promotion of a study and of duties of all others engrossing the time most completely, and which is less benefited than most others by any acquaintance with science. Charles Babbage acquaintanceattractionbenefit 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
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
