#able

The difference between a tool and a machine is not capable of very precise distinction; nor is it necessary, in a popular explanation of those terms, to limit very strictly their acceptation. ↗

— Charles Babbage

#capable #difference #distinction #explanation #limit

The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they carry, is a matter of considerable importance, particularly in military affairs. ↗

— Charles Babbage

#between #carry #considerable #importance #matter

So long as war is the main business of nations, temporary despotism - despotism during the campaign - is indispensable. ↗

— Walter Bagehot

#campaign #despotism #during #indispensable #long

The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be. ↗

— Walter Bagehot

#greatest #mistake #more #than #trying

There should be a background check every time a firearm is transferred. You shouldn't be able to go to a gun show and buy guns without a background check. There are Internet gun sales, classified ads in the newspapers - and you can buy guns without background checks. ↗

— Michael D. Barnes

#ads #background #buy #check #checks

The thing about doing anything artificial to your hair is that you have to look after it. So you're always vulnerable to the weather and time. ↗

— Francesca Annis

#after #always #anything #artificial #doing

Nothing is irreparable in politics. ↗

— Jean Anouilh

#nothing #politics

I was a dishwasher at one of those Japanese places that cook on your table. Not too fun. ↗

— Aziz Ansari

#dishwasher #fun #i #japanese #places

There are parts of me that I keep secret even from myself. I have demons and I'd love to be able to healthily look at the demons and still be a wonderful actor and not feel I need them to create. ↗

— John Glover

#actor #create #demons #even #feel

I think going to college for that one year was probable the best thing I have ever done. ↗

— Carmelo Anthony

#college #done #ever #going #i