one of the most ingenious, simple pieces of mechanism I have contrived.
Steam engine improvements
His description of his invention of the parallel motion.
1784
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"I have spent more time fixing other men's mistakes than making my own."
Strange & Unusual"My great success in life has been owing to my having paid attention to every detail."
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