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