“ Planets move in ellipses with the Sun at one focus. ”
We ought not to ask why the human mind troubles to fathom the secrets of the universe. The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the skies so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment.
~ Johannes Kepler
I used to measure the skies, now I measure the shadows of Earth.Although my mind was sky-bound, the shadow of my body lies
Discover the force of the skies O Men: once recognised it can be put to use.
I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.
