In my studies of astronomy and philosophy I hold this opinion about the universe, that the Sun remains fixed in the centre of the circle of heavenly bodies, without changing its place; and the Earth, turning upon itself, moves round the Sun.
GALILEO GALILEII believe that the intention of Holy Writ was to persuade men of the truths necessary to salvation; such as neither science nor other means could render credible, but only the voice of the Holy Spirit.
More Galileo Galilei Quotes
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If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start with mathematics.
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You can’t teach anybody anything, only make them realize the answers are already inside them.
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In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.
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God is known by nature in his works, and by doctrine in his revealed word.
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You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.
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To be humane, we must ever be ready to pronounce that wise, ingenious and modest statement ‘I do not know’.
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I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn’t learn something from him.
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That sculpture is more admirable than painting for the reason that it contains relief and painting does not is completely false.
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I give infinite thanks to God, who has been pleased to make me the first observer of marvelous things.
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Philosophy itself cannot but benefit from our disputes, for if our conceptions prove true, new achievements will be made; if false, their refutation will further confirm the original doctrines.
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Nothing occurs contrary to nature except the impossible, and that never occurs.
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Earth, turning upon itself, moves round the Sun.
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Knowing thyself, that is the greatest wisdom.
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Philosophy is written in this grand book, the universe, which stands continually open to our gaze.
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The greatest wisdom is to get to know oneself.
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