“Therefore, when I considered this carefully, the contempt which I had to fear because of the novelty and apparent absurdity of my view, nearly induced me to abandon utterly the work I had begun.Quote by Nicolaus CopernicusTopics: Quotes about Nicolaus CopernicusShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
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