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The great weight of the ship may indeed prevent her from acquiring her greatest velocity; but when she has attained it, she will advance by her own intrinsic motion, without gaining any new degree of velocity, or lessening what she has acquired.

Quote by William Falconer

In turning from the smaller instruments in frequent use to the larger and more important machines, the economy arising from the increase of velocity becomes more striking.

Quote by Charles Babbage about economy, use

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.

Quote by Charles Babbage about animals, man

Whenever the work is itself light, it becomes necessary, in order to economize time, to increase the velocity.

Quote by Charles Babbage about order, light, work, time

Wind velocity increases in direct proportion to how well your hat fits.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy