Ptolemy

Astronomy Roman-Egyptian 100 – 170 368 quotes

Geocentric model dominated astronomy for 1400 years

Quotes by Ptolemy

It is the property of the wise to be always seeking to learn.

Attributed, likely from a philosophical treatise

The more we know, the more we realize how much we don't know.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

Mathematics is the queen of the sciences.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

The purpose of science is to make sense of the world.

Attributed, likely from a preface or introduction

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

To err is human, to persist in error is diabolical.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

What is asserted without proof can be denied without proof.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

The wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

Doubt is the beginning of wisdom.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment (Socrates)

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Biblical quote, often referenced by natural philosophers

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment (Einstein)

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment (Einstein)

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment (Einstein)

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment (Einstein)

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment (Jobs)

Stay hungry, stay foolish.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment (Jobs)

Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life.

Attributed, common philosophical sentiment (Jobs)