Nicolaus Copernicus quotes - page 3

At rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun. For, in this most beautiful temple, who would place this lamp in another or better position than that from which it can light up the whole thing at the same time? For, the sun is not inappropriately called by some people the lantern of the universe, its mind by others, and its ruler by still others. The Thrice Greatest labels it a visible god, and Sophocles' Electra, the all-seeing. Thus indeed, as though seated on a royal throne, the sun governs the family of planets revolving around it. (Nicolaus Copernicus)

Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus - Image
Occupation: Polish Mathematician
Born: February 10, 1473
Died: May 14, 1543
Quotes count: 51
Wikipedia: Nicolaus Copernicus

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