"I am stealing the golden vessels of the Egyptians to build a tabernacle to my God from them, far far away from the boundaries of Egypt. If you forgive me, I shall rejoice; if you are enraged with me, …"

"I have discovered the harmony of the spheres."

"God himself is the first and greatest geometrician."

"The human mind is capable of understanding the divine plan."

"I was measuring the heavens, now I must measure the shadows of the Earth. Though my soul was from the heavens, the shadow of my body lies here."