"The universe is an immense poem, and we are but humble interpreters."

"The Analytical Engine is a machine of universal application, capable of performing operations on any kind of data."

"The Analytical Engine holds a position wholly its own; it is not merely an arithmetic machine, but a machine that can operate on symbols generally."

"I have a profound respect for the power of the human mind, and I believe that machines can amplify that power."

"Supposing, for instance, that the fundamental relations of pitched sounds in the science of harmony and of musical composition were susceptible of such expression and adaptations, the Engine might com…"