Nicolaus Copernicus Quotes

"Mathematics is written for mathematicians."

"First of all, we must note that the universe is spherical.

"For I am not so enamoured of my own opinions that I disregard what others may think of them."

"Pouring forth its seas everywhere, then, the ocean envelops the earth and fills its deeper chasms."

"Yet if anyone believes that the earth rotates, surely he will hold that its motion is natural, not violent."

"More stars in the north are seen not to set, while in the south certain stars are no longer seen to rise."

"We regard it as a certainty that the earth, enclosed between poles, is bounded by a spherical surface."

"Those things which I am saying now may be obscure, yet they will be made clearer in their proper place."

"For it is the duty of an astronomer to compose the history of the celestial motions through careful and expert study."

"Moreover, since the sun remains stationary, whatever appears as a motion of the sun is really due rather to the motion of the earth."

"I shall now recall to mind that the motion of the heavenly bodies is circular, since the motion appropriate to a sphere is rotation in a circle."

"I am aware that a philosopher's ideas are not subject to the judgment of ordinary persons, because it is his endeavor to seek the truth in all things, to the extent permitted to human reason by God. Yet I hold that completely erroneous views should be shunned."

"To know the mighty works of God, to comprehend His wisdom and majesty and power; to appreciate, in degree, the wonderful workings of His laws, surely all this must be a pleasing and acceptable mode of worship to the Most High, to whom ignorance cannot be more grateful than knowledge."

"For when a ship is floating calmly along, the sailors see its motion mirrored in everything outside, while on the other hand they suppose that they are stationary, together with everything on board. In the same way, the motion of the earth can unquestionably produce the impression that the entire universe is rotating."

"If perchance there should be foolish speakers who, together with those ignorant of all mathematics, will take it upon themselves to decide concerning these things, and because of some place in the Scriptures wickedly distorted to their purpose, should dare to assail this my work, they are of no importance to me, to such an extent do I despise their judgment as rash."

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