Scientific Knowledge Scarcely Exists Amongst

Surely, If Knowledge Is Valuable, It Can Never Be Good Policy In A Country Far Wealthier Than Tuscany, To Allow A Genius Like Mr. Dalton's, To Be Employed In The Drudgery Of Elementary Instruction.

That The State Of Knowledge In Any Country Will Exert A Directive Influence On The General System Of Instruction Adopted In It, Is A Principle Too Obvious To Require Investigation.

A Tool Is Usually More Simple Than A Machine; It Is Generally Used With The Hand, Whilst A Machine Is Frequently Moved By Animal Or Steam Power.

He Will Also Find That The High And Independent Spirit, Which Usually Dwells In The Breast Of Those Who Are Deeply Versed In Scientific Pursuits, Is Ill Adapted For Administrative Appointments; And That Even If Successful, He Must Hear Many Things He Disapproves, And Raise No Voice Against Them.

The Council Of The Royal Society Is A Collection Of Men Who Elect Each Other To Office And Then Dine Together At The Expense Of This Society To Praise Each Other Over Wine And Give Each Other Medals.