Nicolaus Copernicus — "It is not incredible that the earth moves, but that it stands still, that is inc…"
It is not incredible that the earth moves, but that it stands still, that is incredible.
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"Therefore, I think that the earth is not the center of the universe, but rather the sun."
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Attributed, but direct quote in his writings is difficult to confirm.
Date: 16th Century (approx.)
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