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The half minute which we daily devote to the winding-up of our watches is an exertion of labour almost insensible; yet, by the aid of a few wheels, its effect is spread over the whole twenty-four hours.

Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage Biography

  Nationality: English
Type: Mathematician

Born: December 26, 1792
Death: October 18, 1871
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