Indeed, I am aware that a philosopher's thoughts are far removed from the judgment of the multitude, for his aim is to seek the truth in all things, to the extent permitted to human reason by God.
Heliocentric model of the solar system
Dedication to Pope Paul III in 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium'
1543
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"I am aware that I have made myself liable to be laughed at by those who consider it an absurdity to suppose that the earth moves."
Strange & Unusual"For I am not so enamored of my own opinions that I would disregard what others may think of them."
Strange & Unusual"For the motions of the planets are so much more orderly and harmonious if they are referred to the sun as the center."
Controversial"For if the earth should move from west to east, the fixed stars would appear to move from east to west."
Controversial"The Sun, the Moon, and the five wandering stars are all governed by the same laws."
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