"The more I delve into the mysteries of mathematics, the more I am convinced of its beauty and power."

"I am not afraid to venture into unknown territory."

"Supposing, for instance, that the fundamental relations of pitched sounds in the science of harmony and of musical composition were susceptible of such expression and adaptations, the Engine might com…"

"I have a profound respect for the power of the human mind, and I believe that machines can amplify that power."

"I believe myself to be a rare combination of the imaginative faculty and the mathematical faculty, which is rare, and therefore valuable."