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.
Heliocentric model of the solar system
Dedication to Pope Paul III in 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium'
1543
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