Johannes Kepler

Astronomy German 1571 – 1630 359 quotes

Discovered laws of planetary motion

Quotes by Johannes Kepler

I have found my destiny in the stars.

The universe is a dream, and I am living it.

I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of astronomical knowledge.

The universe is a poem, and I am reading its verses.

I have found my inspiration in the cosmos.

The universe is a song, and I am listening to its melody.

I have dedicated my life to the study of planetary motion.

The universe is a dance, and I am observing its rhythm.

I have found my joy in the wonders of the universe.

The universe is a masterpiece, and I am admiring its artistry.

I much prefer the sharpest criticisms of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.

Letter 1610

Geometry is unique and eternal, a reflection from the mind of God. That mankind shares in it is because we are images of God.

Mysterium Cosmographicum 1596

Nature uses as little as possible of anything.

Astronomia Nova 1609

The chief aim of all investigations of the external world should be to discover the rational order and harmony which has been imposed on it by God and which He revealed to us in the language of mathematics.

Harmonices Mundi 1619

As soon as somebody demonstrates, 'Look, he wanted to make a place for two people there,' Somnium too becomes shameless.

Somnium 1634

The radius vector describes equal areas in equal times.

Astronomia Nova 1609

The planets move in ellipses with the sun at one focus.

Astronomia Nova 1609

The squares of the periods of the planets are proportional to the cubes of their mean distances from the sun.

Harmonices Mundi 1619

God is the best geometer.

Mysterium Cosmographicum 1596

I am thinking God's thoughts after Him.

Letter to Herwart von Hohenburg 1618