Quote by Charles Babbage

That science has long been neglected and declining in England, is not an opinion originating with me, but is shared by many, and has been expressed by higher authority than mine.

That science has long been neglected and declining in Englan

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The quote suggests that the neglect and decline of science in England is not a personal opinion, but rather a commonly held belief that has been expressed by multiple people and even higher authorities. This indicates a widespread recognition of the weakened state of scientific enterprise within the country.

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