Thus, the Sun, remaining in one place, illuminates all the planets equally, as if it were a candle placed in the middle of a room.
Heliocentric model of the solar system
De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (paraphrased concept, not exact quote)
1543
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"It is enough if the hypotheses save the phenomena."
Strange & Unusual"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."
Controversial"But if anyone desires to judge these things not ignorantly but with skill and knowledge, he will find that what I have undertaken is in harmony with the best authorities, and that it is in no way oppo…"
Controversial"Therefore, we should not be surprised if the earth moves, for it is a planet, and all planets move."
Strange & Unusual"It is clear that the earth also moves in a similar manner, and describes an annual course."
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