I had made considerable advance ... in calculations on my favourite numerical lunar theory, when I discovered that, under the heavy pressure of unusual matters (two transits of Venus and some eclipses) I had committed a grievous error in the… — George Biddell Airy Copy Share Image
In the hands of Science and indomitable energy, results the most gigantic and absorbing may be wrought out by skilful combinations of acknowledged data and the simplest means. — George Biddell Airy Copy Share Image
I had made considerable advance ... in calculations on my favourite numerical lunar theory, when I discovered that, under the heavy pressure of unusual… — George Biddell Airy Copy Share Image
In the hands of Science and indomitable energy, results the most gigantic and absorbing may be wrought out by skilful combinations of acknowledged data… — George Biddell Airy Copy Share Image
On Sept 15th [1852] Mr Goulburn, Chancellor of the Exchequer, asked my opinion on the utility of Mr Babbage's calculating machine, and the propriety… — George Biddell Airy Copy Share Image
![“On Sept 15th [1852] Mr Goulburn, Chancellor of the Exchequer, asked my opinion on the utility of Mr Babbage's calculating machine, and the propriety of spending further sums of money on it. I replied, entering fully into the matter, and giving my opinion that it was worthless.” quote by George Biddell Airy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c74/george-biddell-airy-85419_airy_on-sept-15th-1852-mr-goulburn-chancellor_2979582.jpg)