Therefore, if the Earth moved, it would necessarily move with a triple motion: one, the diurnal rotation on its own axis; another, the annual revolution around the Sun; and a third, the motion of its axis.
Heliocentric model of the solar system
De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (describing Earth's motions)
1543
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"Mathematics is written for mathematicians."
Strange & Unusual"For it is far better to grasp the mind of God as it is, than to impose our own limited understanding upon it."
Strange & Unusual"Indeed, I am aware that a philosopher's thoughts are far removed from the judgment of the multitude, for his aim is to seek the truth in all things, to the extent permitted to human reason by God."
Controversial"The motion of the celestial bodies is uniform, circular, and perpetual, or composed of circular motions."
Controversial"For the Earth, which is a planet, must therefore move in a circle around the Sun."
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