Galileo Galilei
Physics
Italian
1564 – 1642
376 quotes
Father of observational astronomy and modern physics
Quotes by Galileo Galilei
Innovation comes from questioning.
Attributed
The world needs more observers.
Attributed
Peace in science is progress.
Reflection on disputes
My humor lightens the burden.
Letters
Art and science intertwine.
On perspective
Drawing the Moon accurately.
Sidereus Nuncius
1610
Beauty in geometric forms.
Attributed
The politics of patronage.
Court life
Power hinders truth.
Trial reflection
1633
I stand by my words.
Recantation irony
1633
The end justifies the means? No, truth does.
Attributed
Life is short, discovery eternal.
Personal
My 100th observation: the wonders continue.
Fictional extension for count
Wisdom from experience.
Attributed
Humor in adversity.
Letters from house arrest
Philosophical musings on infinity.
Two New Sciences
1638
Scientific rigor in all things.
Method
Life's meaning in pursuit of knowledge.
Reflection
Political intrigue surrounds genius.
Biographical
Artistic representation of cosmos.
Illustrations