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Forging Differs From Hoaxing, Inasmuch As In The Later The Deceit Is Intended To Last For A Time, And Then Be Discovered, To The Ridicule Of Those Who Have Credited It; Whereas The Forger Is One Who, Wishing To Acquire A Reputation For Science, Records Observations Which He Has Never Made.

A Tool Is Usually More Simple Than A Machine; It Is Generally Used With The Hand, Whilst A Machine Is Frequently Moved By Animal Or Steam Power.

For One Person Who Is Blessed With The Power Of Invention, Many Will Always Be Found Who Have The Capacity Of Applying Principles.

On Two Occasions I Have Been Asked, 'pray, Mr. Babbage, If You Put Into The Machine Wrong Figures, Will The Right Answers Come Out?' I Am Not Able Rightly To Apprehend The Kind Of Confusion Of Ideas That Could Provoke Such A Question.

I Have No Desire To Write My Own Biography, As Long As I Have Strength And Means To Do Better Work.