Charles Babbage: There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it becomes an object of ambition to be admitted on their list.

There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it becomes an object of ambition to be admitted on their list.

-- Charles Babbage


		Name: Charles Babbage Type: Mathematician Nationality: English Birth: December 26, 1792 Death: October 18, 1871

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