"I consider myself a kind of scientific explorer, venturing into uncharted territory."

"The Analytical Engine provides us with new means of operating on general symbols, and consequently of generalizing our ideas."

"I am a great believer in the power of an enthusiastic imagination."

"The Analytical Engine is a poetic machine, capable of expressing the most complex ideas."

"I am learning to conquer my natural impatience, which is a great step in advance."