Wednesday, December 5, 2012

mathematical machines

"And not more infallible the ponderings of the Calculating Machine than the deductions from the decimals of history."  (Mardi)
"Woman generally lacks that mathematical element, which in man, makes him often a little superior to some admirable machines...." 
("Scenes Beyond the Western Border," June 1852; and
Scenes and Adventures in the Army)

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