The heavenly motions. . . are nothing but a continuous song for several voices, perceived not by the … - Johannes Kepler

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There is this great idea about the logic of a politician, along the lines of: "Something must be done, this is something, therefore we must do it.

Johannes Kepler

The heavenly motions. . . are nothing but a continuous song for several voices, perceived not by the ear but by the intellect, a figured music which sets landmarks in the immeasurable flow of time.

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Geometry is one and eternal shining in the mind of God. That share in it accorded to men is one of the reasons that Man is the image of God.

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The squares of the periodic times are to each other as the cubes of the mean distances.

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I am much occupied with the investigation of the physical causes [of motions in the Solar System]. My aim in this is to show that the celestial machine is to be likened not to a divine organism but rather to a clockwork. . . insofar as nearly all the manifold movements are carried out by means of a single, quite simple magnetic force. This physical conception is to be presented through calculation and geometry.

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I also ask you my friends not to condemn me entirely to the mill of mathematical calculations, and allow me time for philosophical speculations, my only pleasures.

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A mind is accustomed to mathematical deduction, when confronted with the faulty foundations of astrology, resists a long, long time, like an obstinate mule, until compelled by beating and curses to put its foot into that dirty puddle.

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For maximum impact, listen more and speak less.

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There is this great idea about the logic of a politician, along the lines of: "Something must be done, this is something, therefore we must do it.

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[O]ne can dream so much better in a room where there are pretty things.

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The more we know, the more pain we have. But because we are human beings, this must be. Otherwise we become objects rather than subjects.

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