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The accumulation of skill and science which has been directed to diminish the difficulty of producing manufactured goods
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"The accumulation of skill and science which has been directed to diminish the difficulty of producing manufactured goods, has not been beneficial to that country alone in which it is concentrated; distant kingdoms have participated in its advantages"

- Charles Babbage

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Babbage between December 26, 1792 and October 18, 1871. He/she was a famous Mathematician from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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