There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it becomes an object of ambition to be admitted on their list.


Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes (ed. 1830)

Charles Babbage Quotes

There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it...

There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it...

There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it...

There is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it...