Quote by Charles Babbage

At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged.

At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance

Summary

This quote suggests that as knowledge and technology advance, human labor becomes less time-consuming or burdensome. With every increase in knowledge or invention of new tools, tasks and work become easier and quicker to perform. This can imply an increase in productivity and efficiency, as people can accomplish more in less time. It highlights the positive impact of knowledge and innovation on reducing the amount of physical effort and time required to complete tasks.

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Knowledge

By Charles Babbage

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