All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.

Quote by Galileo Galilei

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I've loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

I've loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with...

I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with...

Facts which at first seem improbable will, even on scant explanation, drop the cloak which...

Facts which at first seem improbable will, even on scant explanation, drop the cloak which...

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.

We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.

Doubt is the father of invention.

Doubt is the father of invention.

In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning...

In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning...

The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still...

The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still...

The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the way the heavens go.

The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the way the heavens go.

And who can doubt that it will lead to the worst disorders when minds created...

And who can doubt that it will lead to the worst disorders when minds created...

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who endowed us with...

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who endowed us with...

It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is...

It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is...

Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so.

Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so.

In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning...

In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning...

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us...

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us...

If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and...

If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and...

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us...

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us...

If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we...

If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we...

The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear

The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear

God makes stars. I just produce them.

God makes stars. I just produce them.

Truth knows no color; it appeals to intelligence.

Truth knows no color; it appeals to intelligence.

Homo sapiens, the only creature endowed with reason, is also the only creature to pin...

Homo sapiens, the only creature endowed with reason, is also the only creature to pin...

Christians should never fail to sense the operation of an angelic glory. It forever eclipses...

Christians should never fail to sense the operation of an angelic glory. It forever eclipses...