Johannes Kepler

Astronomy German 1571 – 1630 359 quotes

Discovered laws of planetary motion

Quotes by Johannes Kepler

I have found the harmony of the spheres, and I have expressed it in mathematical terms.

Harmonices Mundi 1619

The universe is a perfect work of art, created by a perfect artist.

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I have demonstrated that the planets move in ellipses, and not in circles.

Astronomia Nova 1609

The more we learn about the universe, the more we realize how little we know.

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I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of truth, and I have found it in the stars.

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The Earth is a living being, and its soul is the Sun.

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I have discovered the laws of planetary motion, and I have revealed them to the world.

Harmonices Mundi 1619

The universe is a grand symphony, and I have heard its music.

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I have shown that the celestial machine is not a divine organism, but a clockwork, just as a clock is made by a human being.

Letter to Herwart von Hohenburg 1605

The Sun is the source of all motion in the universe.

Astronomia Nova 1609

I have found the harmony of the spheres, and I have expressed it in mathematical terms, so that all may understand.

Harmonices Mundi 1619

The universe is a perfect creation, and I have revealed its secrets.

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I have demonstrated that the planets move in ellipses, and not in circles, as was previously believed.

Astronomia Nova 1609

The more we learn about the universe, the more we realize the greatness of God.

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I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of knowledge, and I have found it in the stars, which are the handiwork of God.

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The Earth is a living creature, and its soul is the Sun, which gives life to all things.

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I have discovered the laws of planetary motion, and I have revealed them to the world, so that all may marvel at the wisdom of God.

Harmonices Mundi 1619

The universe is a grand symphony, and I have heard its music, which is the music of God.

Unknown

I have shown that the celestial machine is not a divine organism, but a clockwork, made by a human being, and therefore understandable by human reason.

Letter to Herwart von Hohenburg 1605