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Charles Babbage

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.

Charles Babbage

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Charles Babbage is saying that tools are typically basic devices operated directly by hand. In contrast, machines are more complex and often rely on external power sources like animals or steam to function.

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