In the midst of all dwells the Sun. For who could set this luminary in another or better place in this most glorious temple, than whence he can at one and the same time brighten the whole
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSIn the midst of all dwells the Sun. For who could set this luminary in another or better place in this most glorious temple, than whence he can at one and the same time brighten the whole
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSThe massive bulk of the earth does indeed shrink to insignificance in comparison with the size of the heavens.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSI often considered whether there could perhaps be found a more reasonable arrangement of circles.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSOf all things visible, the highest is the heaven of the fixed stars.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSTo know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSFor it is the duty of an astronomer to compose the history of the celestial motions through careful and expert study.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSThe earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for its eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSNear the sun is the center of the universe.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSAt rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSThose things which I am saying now may be obscure, yet they will be made clearer in their proper place.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSFinally we shall place the Sun himself at the center of the Universe.
NICOLAUS COPERNICUSFor I am not so enamoured of my own opinions that I disregard what others may think of them.
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