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