There may be babblers, wholly ignorant of mathematics, who dare to condemn my hypothesis, upon the authority of some part of the Bible twisted to suit their purpose. I value them not, and scorn their unfounded judgment.
Heliocentric model of the solar system
From 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium,' expressing disdain for uninformed critics.
1543
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