The best Quotes by Nicolaus Copernicus

The best Quotes by Nicolaus Copernicus

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Nicolaus Copernicus (19 February 1473 – 24 May 1543) was a Renaissance polymath, active as a mathematician, astronomer, and Catholic canon, who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at its center. In all likelihood, Copernicus developed his model independently of Aristarchus of Samos, an ancient Greek astronomer who had formulated such a model some eighteen centuries earlier.

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.
Knowledge
Mathematics is written for mathematicians.
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Mathematics
First of all, we must note that the universe is spherical.
Universe
Since the sun remains stationary, whatever appears as a motion of the sun is really due rather to the motion of the earth.
Sun

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Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited.
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Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.
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HumanityDesireKnowledgeFeelings & Emotions
Knowing where you're going can be confusing. Trust your instincts.
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The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.
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Love takes up where knowledge leaves off.
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LoveKnowledge
Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.
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The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.
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That's what I do. I drink and I know things.
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The more you know, the more you realise how much you don't know - the less you know, the more you think you know.
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KnowledgeFoolishnessIntelligence
A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.
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BooksKnowledgeReading
Cady: "Yeah, I like math."
Damian: "Eww. Why?"
Cady: "Because it's the same in every country."
Cady Heron in Mean Girls
Mathematics
The wheel allowed people to travel around, trading things. But first, they needed to count how many things they owned. And that led to the tragic invention of maths.
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Mathematics
Remember those teachers from the 90s who told you that you wouldn't always have a calculator in your pocket in the future? I'd love to smack my smartphone into his face today!
Mathematics90sSmartphones
With math, if you work on it, you'll get the answer eventually. So many problems in this world have no answer, no matter how hard you try.
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Mathematics
My little brother proudly told me today that, from now on, they will be allowed to use a calculator in maths-class: "Everything's gonna be much easier!"
I'm laughing.
The calculator's laughing.
X and Y are laughing.
Mathematics
"How're you doing with mathematics?"
"Addition, subtraction, followed by frustration and, in the end, capitulation."
Mathematics
When the maths homework of my son is too hard for me, I post it on Facebook with the caption, "Only 1 out of 10 can solve this."
MathematicsFacebook
I don't know why I should have to learn Algebra... I'm never likely to go there.
Mathematics
Mathematics alone soothes the mind through extraordinary assurance.
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Mathematics
I propose we leave math to the machines and go play outside.
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Mathematics
Everything existing in the Universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.
Universe
When it comes to the universe we're all shareholders.
Universe
The universe gives birth to consciousness, and consciousness gives meaning to the universe.
UniverseMeaning
The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination. But the combination is locked up in the safe.
Universe
Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.
Universe
Quantum physics makes me so happy. It's like looking at the universe naked.
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UniversePhysicsQuantum Mechanics
When we try to pick anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.
Universe
Can we actually 'know' the universe? My God, it's hard enough finding your way around in Chinatown.
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Chance is the only legitimate ruler of the universe.
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UniverseChance & Randomness
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
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UniverseHumanityFoolishness
Hope is like the sun. If you only believe in it when you can see it, you'll never make it through the night.
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FaithHopeSun
Whoever said happines comes with sunshine, has never danced in the rain!
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HappinessDancingSunRain
Eternal sunshine creates deserts.
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SunDeserts
My sun sets to rise again.
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SunBeginning
The sun teaches to all things that grow their longing for the light. But it is night that raises them to the stars.
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DesireSunNight
Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.
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SunNightBeginning
Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun.
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DrawingSun
You can't stop change any more than you can stop the suns from setting.
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ChangeSun
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
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MoonTruthSun
Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.
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SunShadowsPositive Quotes
If you see German soldiers, don't panic. They are here to help.
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I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I'm voting for Kamala Harris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.
Taylor Swift - September 2024
Kamala HarrisUS ElectionsTim Walz
Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people. Clearly he is having a very difficult time processing that.
Kamala Harris - September 2024
Donald TrumpUS Elections
It's been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your president. I love the job - but I love my country more.
Joe Biden - August 2024
2024
I am sorry on behalf of most, if not close to all, of Australia at this point. I'm sorry about Raygun and that we broke dancing.
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