Thomas Wright
Cosmology
England
1711 – 1786
49 quotes
English astronomer who first suggested the Milky Way is a rotating disk in an infinite space filled with other galaxies.
Quotes by Thomas Wright
Infinite space demands infinite thought.
Clavis Coelestis
1765
Stars kindle the flame of curiosity.
An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe
1750
Cosmic beauty lies in mathematical precision.
An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe
1750
In the heavens, find solace and inspiration.
Clavis Coelestis
1765
The grand machine of the universe turns ceaselessly.
An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe
1750
Philosophy and stars: twins in pursuit of truth.
An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe
1750
Night's canopy reveals eternal truths.
Clavis Coelestis
1765
Galactic rings encircle the throne of creation.
An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe
1750
As above, so below: the cosmos reflects the mind.
An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe
1750