"I consider myself a high priestess of science."

"The world is full of wonders, and I intend to explore every single one of them."

"I believe myself to possess a most singular combination of qualities exactly fitted to make me pre-eminently a discoverer of the hidden realities of nature."

"I have a peculiar turn of mind, which I believe is useful for scientific pursuits."

"The Analytical Engine opens up a new era in the history of scientific investigation."