Mathemata mathematicis scribuntur Mathematics is written for mathematicians De Revolutionibus — Nicolaus Copernicus
Yet the widespread planetary theories, advanced by Ptolemy and most other astronomers, — Nicolaus Copernicus
Perhaps there will be prattlers who, although completely ignorant of mathematics, nevertheless — Nicolaus Copernicus
When, therefore, I had long considered this uncertainty of traditional mathematics, it — Nicolaus Copernicus
For what could be more beautiful than the heavens which contain all beautiful things. — Nicolaus Copernicus
The earth also is spherical, since it presses upon its center from every direction. — Nicolaus Copernicus
To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge. — Nicolaus Copernicus
Those who know that the consensus of many centuries has sanctioned the conception — Nicolaus Copernicus
We regard it as a certainty that the earth, enclosed between poles, is bounded by a spherical surface. — Nicolaus Copernicus
Yet if anyone believes that the earth rotates, surely he will hold that its motion is natural, not violent. — Nicolaus Copernicus