Charles Babbage Quotes
He will also find that the high and independent spirit, which usually dwells in the breast of those who are deeply versed in scientific pursuits, is ill adapted for administrative appointments; and that even if successful, he must hear many things he disapproves, and raise no voice against them.
Scientists do not generally make good bureaucrats, administrators, or politicians. They tend to avoid these roles, which leaves the people who hold them very scientifically ignorant in an era where science policy and research are the most important factors for the human race.
Charles Babbage, 1792-1871, English Mathematician & Computer Designer, Reflections on the Decline of Science in England and on Some of its Causes, 1830
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Ataturk, the great Turkish reformer, was interested in Turkish independence, development, and reform, but was uninterested in the day-to-day administration of government. He knew it had to be done and wanted his friend to be Prime Minister and run the government. Orbay realized that Ataturk would still be the major power in the nation.
One of the claimed advantages to the American system of primaries and a long Presidential campaign, it to have enough time and pressure to have each candidate be observed when things are not going smoothly so that the American electorate can determine his character when under pressure if things are not doing well.
Storer was a major Washington socialite who was very influential. Despite his misgivings, the President did appoint Roosevelt.
Charles Babbage KH FRS was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, Babbage originated the concept of a digital programmable computer.
