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