The moon gravitates towards the earth and by the force of gravity is continually drawn off from a rectilinear motion and retained in its orbit.
ISAAC NEWTONThe Ignis Fatuus is a vapor shining without heat.
More Isaac Newton Quotes
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I do not think that this [the universe] can be explained only by natural causes, and are forced to impute to the wisdom and ingenuity of an intelligent.
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He who thinks half-heartedly will not believe in God; but he who really thinks has to believe in God.
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Poetry is a kind of ingenious nonsense.
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An object in motion tends to remain in motion along a straight line unless acted upon by an outside force.
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Physics, beware of metaphysics.
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An object that is at rest will tend to stay at rest. An object that is in motion will tend to stay in motion.
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Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
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Opposite to godliness is atheism in profession, and idolatry in practice. Atheism is so senseless and odious to mankind, that it never had many professors.
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There are more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history.
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Are not rays of light very small bodies emitted from shining substances?
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Atheism is so senseless. When I look at the solar system, I see the earth at the right distance from the sun to receive the proper amounts of heat and light. This did not happen by chance.
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Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.
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A body in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted on by an outside force.
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To me there has never been a higher source of earthly honor or distinction than that connected with advances in science.
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If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.
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