The first steps in the path of discovery, and the first approximate measures, are those which add most to the existing knowledge of mankind.

Unless there exist peculiar institutions for the support of such inquirers, or unless the Government directly interfere, the contriver of a thaumatrope may derive profit from his ingenuity, whilst he who unravels the laws of light and vision, on which multitudes of phenomena depend, shall descend unrewarded to the tomb.

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.

At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged.

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.

As soon as an Analytical Engine exists, it will neccessarily guide the future course of science.

The first steps in the path of discovery, and the first approximate measures, are those which add most to the existing knowledge of mankind.