Nicolaus Copernicus — "For the motion of the earth is not a simple motion, but a composite of many moti…"

"In the midst of all dwells the Sun. For who indeed could place this lamp of a better position in this most beautiful temple, than that from which it can at once illuminate all?"

"The order of the planets is as follows: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury, and in the middle of all, the Sun."

"For the universe, wrought for us by a supremely good and orderly Creator, is from the very start constructed with the very best and most beautiful design."

"For the universe, wrought for us by the best and most orderly Workman of all, is a wonderful work."

"For if the earth should move from west to east, the fixed stars would appear to move from east to west."