"The Analytical Engine provides us with new means of operating on general symbols, and consequently of generalizing our ideas."

"It is an error to suppose that the Analytical Engine has for its object to perform calculations only."

"The future belongs to those who can master the art of computation."

"My brain is more than merely mortal; it is a repository of infinite possibilities."

"I do not think I have ever been so much interested in any subject. It is so very curious, and seems to open up such entirely new views of things."